Porcupine Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Hi, I don’t have any storage space in the bow of my boat. So, I’m looking to get metal lockers. I’d like them to be built in either side of the Well Deck. Otherwise a free-standing locker that fits right into the bow could work too. Help????? Thanks very much, Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 The usual way is to get the lockers sides welded into the well deck and then have phenolic ply (hexagrip, buffalo board etc) lids added. Any competent boatyard can do this. One CWDF member (@blackrose) is building his own bow lockers from aluminium angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHS Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 https://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?/topic/99309-using-aluminium-section/&tab=comments#comment-2236002 Hi, have a look at my thread for some ideas. Good luck with your plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 19/03/2021 at 13:50, cuthound said: The usual way is to get the lockers sides welded into the well deck and then have phenolic ply (hexagrip, buffalo board etc) lids added. Any competent boatyard can do this. One CWDF member (@blackrose) is building his own bow lockers from aluminium angle. I just built benches using aluminum angle frames. MHS has set the standard for aluminum lockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyG Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 I just have the phenolic boards either side, enough room underneath for coal, works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 17 hours ago, LadyG said: I just have the phenolic boards either side, enough room underneath for coal, works for me. Me too. Aluminium angle brackets either end, 18mm hexagrip between. An elephant could board our boat using it as a step, or sit on it for a well deck picnic. (They don't, because we always keep the cratch cover zipped up if we're in elephant territory - as any boater worth his salt will know). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col_T Posted April 3, 2021 Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 I need to replace the lid of the front locker on the boat, phenolic ply being one option. Presumably cut edges need to be sealed, so any recommendations on the best way of doing this? I should add that my carpentry skills have yet to reach basic, so making a nice wooden frame wouldn't be deemed as 'best' ?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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