[PUP] Storm panels over saloon windows

[Sonaia Maryon-Davis]

Scott,
We have ours on a rack and they don't take up much space.  I would not
consider taking them off ever.  Some of the roughest weather that I
have encountered has been coastal and not mid ocean.
Chris
Goleen N57

On 7/24/07, Scott Bulger <scottebulger at gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm currently provisioning my N40 for an extended journey.  One of the
> saloon storage areas is currently occupied with the storm panels for the
> saloon windows.  Since my route is predominantly coastal with limited
> offshore exposure, should I consider removing the storm panels from the
> boat?  It would free up considerable storage room for provisions and spares.
> My thought was that they only help me if they are installed and I don't see
> myself making any trips of enough exposure that I would depart with them in
> place.
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> An alternative to removing them from the boat is to build a rack to hold
> them on the boat deck, then cover them with  sunbrella.
>
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> Considered opinions on the frequency of use and access requirements for
> storm panels would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
> Scott Bulger, Alanui, N40II, Seattle WA
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