43 inside layout

[Trojan]

I was wondering how many 43's have cabinets over top the re fridge. I have 2 6 X 12 in. doors. I was going to install a flip up bar type table on the back side like a few of the 43's have. I need a lunch table since most of the 43's don't have dinnets. But I ran into a little problem. My refridge cabinet is 8 to 10 inches taller than the rest of the boats. The top is even with the 3 inch wide shelf that goes around the salon. To which the wife has lined with light houses and little nautical people. What gives? I think I can still do it but I will have to use tall bar stools. Has anyone else done this?

BILL

 

[Bill Allen]

Mine also has the cabinet over the refrig. We have two bar stools (took them out of a friends bar when he got new ones) in front of the area you refer to. I've seen some with the fold out "table". We either use the hi lo table or the table above the aft cabin. I actually prefer to eat there as the view is normally very nice looking out the enclosure. Bill

 

[Trojan]

Bill ,we also like eating out on the enclosed aft deck. But when it is cold out or we don't feel like getting presentable. Inside is nice. We purchased a high/low table but it took up to much space. So it went home. Do you have the extra storage over the fridge?The area over top the fridge is just wasted space so we though we could put it to use. The table would only be about 14 inches wide, room enough to get your legs under it.



BILL

 

[Bill Allen]

I bought a heat air unit from walmart for the aft deck, although not enough in either temp extreme it nice most times. Mine (1973) has the same storage area over refrig. When we took the boat to Fl. it was very handy for food storage although if it has a fault it's rather deep and can be a pain to reach to the back. If the boat doesn't sell i'm going to put a holding tank in tha wasted area alongside the refrig. My boat has picts. on yachtworld (tuckerton N.J.) you can see what I mean. Bill

 

[Trojan]

OK BILL. I have pots and pans stored over the fridge. Next to the fridge in the back is my co2 tank. At the end of the counter next to the fridge is a large 2 shelf cupboard for dishes and toaster storage. I have never had the fridge out of it's hole so I don't know how much room is left in there. I guess I need to look, maybe I'm missing something. What kind of tank are you adding and for what. I added 3 shelves to the hanging locker in the V-bunk so I had more room for food storage. On the starboard side wall I have my salon AC vents. I added a remove-able air deflector to the outlet side that directs the AC up toward the ceiling. It made all the difference in the cooling of the salon. I remove the deflector for heating.


BILL

 

[Jaxfishgyd]

I found out where my CO bottle was when I accidentally set it off a few years ago (talk about being LOUD). There is a lot of dead space where the refrig is that can be used with some forethought.
In our case, we had a friend install shelves in the front shower stall for extra storage, he made it so it can be removed and no holes were drilled so the shower can be reused if wanted.
I like the idea of changing the air vents, will add that to my evergrowing list of "things to do"....

 

[SKYCHENEY]

Our 1975 43DC had the flip up table with the bar stools. We used it quite a bit, but the A/C was always blowing on your legs there. I think the 1976 model is when they moved the A/C forward under the bow seat area. It is fun to see the changes in that Hatteras made throughout the different model years.

 

[Bill Allen]

My co2 was elimanted before I got the boat and I have a small door right on the wall in back of the refrig. every time I look in there I see so much wasted space. I haven't a clue how to get at it other than removing the frig which is why I think a nice holding tank would fit there. Of course I also have never had the refrig out. The air does blow on you when you sit there and a deflector I'm sure helps. Bill

 

[Trojan]

I have 2 electric wall heaters installed either side the aft cabin. There about 6 inches off the floor. 6 inches tall by 24 inches long. They have small fans. My aft deck is hard glassed all around and they warms it pretty good.

 

[Jaxfishgyd]

My buddy who is a finish carpenter is coming out next month as my port wing door had rot around the door. Told him about the wasted space (he's the one who added the shelves in the forward shower stall) and he said we can add shelves or drawers where the empty space is next to the refrig.
He helped me replace my old refrig a few years ago so knows what area I was talking about....

 

[Bill Allen]

The problem will be doors. The only real place I see is on the wall on the back of the refrig. It's a little narrow and you can only go to the deck as the other side is blocked by the galley. Thats why I thought a holding tank down low and perhaps storage above with the door facing the cabin. Our boat has more than enough storage for stuff. Bill

 

[Jaxfishgyd]

Bill,
You do not live onboard full time like we do.... On NEVER has enough storage space, no matter what size boat it is....

 

[Trojan]

Bill my wing doors are made of 1 inch thick clear plastic. Bill I have a 1 1/2 X 1 1/2 door in the galley next to the fridge and in side there are 2 shelves. Where we store the dinner plates, bowls and a toaster. Below the counter level next to the fridge. I have now idea what is in there if anything. Jaxfishgyd your right. When you live aboard there is never enough storage room.


Bill

 

[Bill Allen]

I lived on her for five months my only storage issues are for boat related stuff, hell i only wear one shirt and a pair of shorts at a time. My wing doors are some type of clear plastic about 5/8 to 3/4 inch thick whatever they're made of they are very tough.

 

[Jaxfishgyd]

See Bill, that's the difference...

You said "I lived aboard"...

Had you said "WE lived aboard"....

Space needed onboard mulitiplies by 200 when there's a female onboard.....

Then add on the frequent visits by 4 grandkids.....

 

[Bill Allen]

Not much chance of my leaving N.J. headed to the keys for the winter and the admiral staying home. The is always an issue with visitors I mean where do you store luggage and there stuff. I find there are treatment centers all over for these issues. I recomend the overseas lounge in Marathon, it seemed to help many issues on the boat, or maybe by the time I got back to the boat I didn't care. nawwww

 

[Trojan]

I hear you. I agree Bill, there is not a lot of storage room on the 43. Different 43's have different storage holes. I must admit I have never seen or had a boat of this size that has such little storage space. I'm always looking for a new nook or cranny to stick something. My old 32 had more room. I have bigger open area's, but less easy access storage. Like drawers, small cupboards, the such. I still love the the boat. It comes out today. Just heading for the marina.

BILL

 

[Bill Allen]

I always go into a funk (except last year) when it's time to close down the boat. Where I keep it (N.J.) thats usually around Thanksgivng. The dive boat I try to keep in until some time in December. I've put off all the projects and improvements I had in mind since I put the boat up for sale. I've been doing a bunch of research on trawlers and it's very hard to even mention them when you own an old hatt. I've just started reading one of Pascoe's books and i'm getting more certain I should be looking at 48 & 53 yf or even LRC's. I'm even not sure I want to see the old girl leave me. I keep thinking the old girl took me to Fl. never had a problem so I don't have everything I mean I'm a guy we never get everything we want. Bill

 

[Trojan]

Does everyone have the double caption helm chairs in the lower station? I only have one bucket type caption chair mounted in front of the lower helm. It bolts to a chrome plate screwed too the floor. If you do? Do you like the type of mount they are mounted on? It looks like it would take up a lot of room. I some times remove the helm seat. Unbolt it from the plate, three bolts. When I have a large group on board. It gives you a lot more room on the aft deck. I also reversed the fly bridge ladder to face rear. It than can be swung up out of the way and affixed to the ceiling. Until its needed again.


BILL

 

[Bill Allen]

I have a single helm chair on the lower station, a smaller ladder back. It's not to bad as far as room goes. My bridge ladder is hinged and the lower end is towards the bow. Since I very seldom use the bridge I leave it folded up against the roof of the bridge. It is pinned and not a big deal to put it up and down, although down it's a pita if your using the aft deck. How can you swing the ladder to the rear? My hatch is at the very rear of the bridge. My biggest issue with the aft deck is acces to the water, just about anything thats stored on the aft deck is always in the way. I'm always afraid of the pedestal as it's over 3 ft. long and I thought the leverage would eventually cause a problem, the tube loseened up from the base and the squeaky noise it made damn near drove me nuttier than I already am. I replaced it in Marathon and had no farther problems. I'd love to put a better chair for my old butt although I am also concerned over the room it would consume.Bil