I have a 1972 Fraser fibreglass sailboat. The interior is huge and has
potential, the mechanics all work, but the interior is from 1972 also. The
layout is just so wrong. I have hit a wall. I know I want to gut the
interior, I just don't know where to start or where to go from here. I
don't want to spend a great deal of money, so would rather not hire a
shipwright.

Please any ideas could help me.

On Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:02:07 GMT, "Bob S."
wrote:

I have a 1972 Fraser fibreglass sailboat. The interior is huge and has
potential, the mechanics all work, but the interior is from 1972 also. The
layout is just so wrong. I have hit a wall. I know I want to gut the
interior, I just don't know where to start or where to go from here. I
don't want to spend a great deal of money, so would rather not hire a
shipwright.

Please any ideas could help me.

You don't give much information but ripping out the interior of a boat
is pretty easy - just start.

There are two areas to beware of: The mast requires some sort of
support resting on the keel, whether directly or through a post of
some sort; and, at least some of the bulkheads probably act to stiffen
the hull, particularly near the chain plates so be a little cautious
about ripping them out.

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct email address for reply)

Bob,

This is pretty big undertaking. I have finished interiors of provided
hulls and done some pretty serious refitting, but you better first
figure out what has to stay, what you want to leave and (of course)
where you want to end up.

Most boats built in that time were built based on classic expectations.
Few people use boats that way anymore. This is why the "travel
trailer" interior design took over in the early 80's.

You have to figure the rest out.

Matt Colie
Lifelong Waterman, Licensed Mariner and the Odd Boat Builder

Bob S. wrote:
I have a 1972 Fraser fibreglass sailboat. The interior is huge and has
potential, the mechanics all work, but the interior is from 1972 also. The
layout is just so wrong. I have hit a wall. I know I want to gut the
interior, I just don't know where to start or where to go from here. I
don't want to spend a great deal of money, so would rather not hire a
shipwright.

Please any ideas could help me.

Perhaps I should clarify.

Mostly I'm looking for ideas. Models or pictures of boat interiors that
work. Places to start. I know most of the structure, what I can remove and
what I can't.

For instance: The dinette is this monstrous 6 seater that takes up about
50% of the salon. Big, stuffy, moldy cushions that fold down into a bed.
I've thought about tearing it out and replacing it with a couple of comfy
chairs that would fold out to a bed. I'll never see more than 2, maybe 4
people on the boat and this huge, ugly mass has to go. Problem is, I need
some ideas on what it could look like.

"Bob S." wrote in message
news:PxTJj.159063$pM4.59559@pd7urf1no...
I have a 1972 Fraser fibreglass sailboat. The interior is huge and has
potential, the mechanics all work, but the interior is from 1972 also. The
layout is just so wrong. I have hit a wall. I know I want to gut the
interior, I just don't know where to start or where to go from here. I
don't want to spend a great deal of money, so would rather not hire a
shipwright.

Please any ideas could help me.

"Bob S." writes:

Perhaps I should clarify.

Mostly I'm looking for ideas. Models or pictures of boat interiors that
work. Places to start. I know most of the structure, what I can remove and
what I can't.

For instance: The dinette is this monstrous 6 seater that takes up about
50% of the salon. Big, stuffy, moldy cushions that fold down into a bed.
I've thought about tearing it out and replacing it with a couple of comfy
chairs that would fold out to a bed. I'll never see more than 2, maybe 4
people on the boat and this huge, ugly mass has to go. Problem is, I need
some ideas on what it could look like.

What about visiting a few boat shows and check out boat interiors
there? Steal the ideas you like.

--
Martin Schöön "Problems worthy of attack
show their worth by hitting back."
Piet Hein

On Apr 6, 9:35*am, "Bob S." wrote:
Perhaps I should clarify.

In journalism, forgetting to come to the real point until the 6th
paragraph is called 'burying the lead'... sigh

See: the World's Best Sailboats Volume 1 & 2 by Ferenc Mate. Lots of
glorious color photos of how its done by Morris, Shannon, Hinckley,
Pacific Seacraft, Benetau (!), Cabo Rico, Island Packet etc.

Your head will be spinning, with drool spilling from the corners of
your mouth.

MW

wrote:

On Apr 6, 9:35 am, "Bob S." wrote:

Perhaps I should clarify.


In journalism, forgetting to come to the real point until the 6th
paragraph is called 'burying the lead'... sigh

See: the World's Best Sailboats Volume 1 & 2 by Ferenc Mate. Lots of
glorious color photos of how its done by Morris, Shannon, Hinckley,
Pacific Seacraft, Benetau (!), Cabo Rico, Island Packet etc.

Your head will be spinning, with drool spilling from the corners of
your mouth.

MW


I have a copy (most of Ferenc's books in fact) and love it.

Dreamin' and droolin!

Richard
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(remove the X to email)

Now just why the HELL do I have to press 1 for English?
John Wayne

Bob S. wrote:

Perhaps I should clarify.

Mostly I'm looking for ideas. Models or pictures of boat interiors that
work. Places to start. I know most of the structure, what I can remove and
what I can't.

For instance: The dinette is this monstrous 6 seater that takes up about
50% of the salon. Big, stuffy, moldy cushions that fold down into a bed.
I've thought about tearing it out and replacing it with a couple of comfy
chairs that would fold out to a bed. I'll never see more than 2, maybe 4
people on the boat and this huge, ugly mass has to go. Problem is, I need
some ideas on what it could look like.

"Bob S." wrote in message
news:PxTJj.159063$pM4.59559@pd7urf1no...

I have a 1972 Fraser fibreglass sailboat. The interior is huge and has
potential, the mechanics all work, but the interior is from 1972 also. The
layout is just so wrong. I have hit a wall. I know I want to gut the
interior, I just don't know where to start or where to go from here. I
don't want to spend a great deal of money, so would rather not hire a
shipwright.

Please any ideas could help me.



Have you done much boat building before, Bob?
If so, you'd know how much time, effort, and money are involved in a
project like this.

If you do, and are really just looking for ideas, head down to Half
Price Books and see what you can find in the transportation section.

Richard
--
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Now just why the HELL do I have to press 1 for English?
John Wayne

Actually, I redid the galley in this boat and total outlay of time was about
60 hours, total cost about $500. I like to think in terms of simplicity and
frugality. Most of the woodwork I got by scrounging around the used wood
recycling depot here in town. It's not Hinckley quality, but it serves the
purpose just fine. My standards are set extremely low. Have a look here if
you like:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/dbasement...ics/index.html

I don't particularly want something polished. Comfy is fine. I just don't
have any ideas for the redo.

"cavelamb himself" wrote in message
m...
Bob S. wrote:

Perhaps I should clarify.

Mostly I'm looking for ideas. Models or pictures of boat interiors that
work. Places to start. I know most of the structure, what I can remove
and what I can't.

For instance: The dinette is this monstrous 6 seater that takes up about
50% of the salon. Big, stuffy, moldy cushions that fold down into a bed.
I've thought about tearing it out and replacing it with a couple of comfy
chairs that would fold out to a bed. I'll never see more than 2, maybe 4
people on the boat and this huge, ugly mass has to go. Problem is, I
need some ideas on what it could look like.

"Bob S." wrote in message
news:PxTJj.159063$pM4.59559@pd7urf1no...

I have a 1972 Fraser fibreglass sailboat. The interior is huge and has
potential, the mechanics all work, but the interior is from 1972 also.
The layout is just so wrong. I have hit a wall. I know I want to gut
the interior, I just don't know where to start or where to go from here.
I don't want to spend a great deal of money, so would rather not hire a
shipwright.

Please any ideas could help me.



Have you done much boat building before, Bob?
If so, you'd know how much time, effort, and money are involved in a
project like this.

If you do, and are really just looking for ideas, head down to Half
Price Books and see what you can find in the transportation section.

Richard
--
(remove the X to email)

Now just why the HELL do I have to press 1 for English?
John Wayne

On Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:35:36 GMT, "Bob S."
wrote:

Perhaps I should clarify.

Mostly I'm looking for ideas. Models or pictures of boat interiors that
work. Places to start. I know most of the structure, what I can remove and
what I can't.

For instance: The dinette is this monstrous 6 seater that takes up about
50% of the salon. Big, stuffy, moldy cushions that fold down into a bed.
I've thought about tearing it out and replacing it with a couple of comfy
chairs that would fold out to a bed. I'll never see more than 2, maybe 4
people on the boat and this huge, ugly mass has to go. Problem is, I need
some ideas on what it could look like.

"Bob S." wrote in message
news:PxTJj.159063$pM4.59559@pd7urf1no...
I have a 1972 Fraser fibreglass sailboat. The interior is huge and has
potential, the mechanics all work, but the interior is from 1972 also. The
layout is just so wrong. I have hit a wall. I know I want to gut the
interior, I just don't know where to start or where to go from here. I
don't want to spend a great deal of money, so would rather not hire a
shipwright.

Please any ideas could help me.


If you are in a yard or marina walk around and tell people that you
are looking for ideas and ask if you can have a look at their boat.
Most people are proud to show you their boat.

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct email address for reply)