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Sail Locker Arrangement 455

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Topic: Sail Locker Arrangement 455
Posted By: Johny
Subject: Sail Locker Arrangement 455
Date Posted: 13 November 2016 at 07:18
Does anyone have some ideas about how to get the 455 sail locker organised with a floor, shelves and fender storage ? I would appreciate receiving some information and photos or drawings.



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Posted By: Konstantin
Date Posted: 14 November 2016 at 12:23
We asked the yard to install hard floor in the sail locker (forepeak), 220V outlet for any tools connections and a 12V light. They also installed 2 plywood panels both sides where we have screwed onto some hooks for ropes and hoses. Sorry no pictures at hand - till January when I plan to be on the boat again.
We store 4 x 20L extra water jerry cans there on the floor, water hoses, deflated dinghy, folded bicycle, some minor things such as ropes and snubbers, and while underway we drop 10 large fenders in. We don't have any extra sails so that's about it.
After two years of using the boat I found that the floor in the sail locker doesn't have any ventilation so curious I removed half of it to find it accumulated some water under it. Now all dry and clean but I kept only half of the floor to keep the moist out.
Hope this helps. 


Posted By: Doyle
Date Posted: 04 January 2017 at 10:15
Hi there,

i had meant to upload photos after fitting out my 455 sail locker a few months back - as per my Bow Locker post in July 16. Trying to upload without success...fingers crossed.

The floor is made from a PVC based product (wet line). I've added some anti slip adhesive from the local hardware - and a couple of poles for hanging fenders . I have included s/s U brackets to secure various items using elastic straps.



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L & M Doyle
Sydney, Australia


Posted By: Doyle
Date Posted: 04 January 2017 at 10:33


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L & M Doyle
Sydney, Australia


Posted By: Johny
Date Posted: 05 January 2017 at 06:55
Thanks for the photo. It looks very well organised. By the way I notice that you have a Torqeedo electric outboard. I am also considering to purchase a Torqeedo Cruise 1003. Are you happy with the motor ?


Posted By: scott
Date Posted: 05 January 2017 at 23:52
Nice!  I'm personally very jealous of the spacious sail lockers that boats 455+ have.  

I also have a Torqeedo and really like it.  It's light, easy to maneuver in/out of the boat, charges on our inverter, and lasts a good long time on a charge.  We've never gotten it below 50% charge on any of our weekend trips (but have charged it during our week & longer cruises).  Also nice to not have to worry about keeping gasoline on board.

Our anchorages here in the sound are generally close to shore/dock and calm, which makes it perfect.  But it is slower than a gas motor, and wouldn't be good if you're using it across longer distances (1nm+) or rougher water conditions.


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Scott
Sailing Mer, Hanse 415, Hull #85
Seattle


Posted By: Doyle
Date Posted: 28 January 2017 at 07:19
Agree with your comments Scott re the Torqeedo. Nice not having to carry fuel and have the extra weight.
It's definitely a slower ride, but a nice quiet one.



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L & M Doyle
Sydney, Australia


Posted By: Konstantin
Date Posted: 30 January 2017 at 06:54
We also have Torquedo with one extra spare battery. Totally love it. No maintenance, no oil change, no combustible fuel on board and on top of that you get free charge at any restaurant.
But I'd be cautious keeping the batteries and the motor with open connectors in the sail locker - there is no ventilation (at least on our 445) and it can get very dump there.


Posted By: samuel
Date Posted: 30 January 2017 at 07:57
Originally posted by Doyle Doyle wrote:



A small point  but !!:-
if it was me ( & it is not I know) I would whip the bottom of those elastic bungees to the loops. if one came unhooked whilst you were leaning over to tension it & pulling up  the end could come up & smack you straight in the eye. -- been done on sail ties on booms !!-- actually i would tend to use cords & tie the top with a slip knot


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Daydream Believer- Hanse 311- No GBR9917T- Bradwell Essex


Posted By: Doyle
Date Posted: 31 January 2017 at 20:36
Yes, fair point re storage. After realising access was going to be difficult once the locker was filled with spare sails and our inflatable tender, we've opted to store in the cabin. Makes charging much easier as well. 

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L & M Doyle
Sydney, Australia


Posted By: Buggle
Date Posted: 17 July 2017 at 21:43
What is the thickness of the PVC plates?


Posted By: OptiMystic
Date Posted: 06 March 2021 at 01:48
we are getting  445 in a couple of weeks and I want to organize the bow locker as you have done. We also use a torquedo. From the picture it appears you were able to screw into the fiberglass. Is the locker a liner? I was under the impression that it was the hull forming the wall.



Posted By: S&J
Date Posted: 06 March 2021 at 14:47
Another idea for the floor in the bow locker.  This image was provided by IM.  The fibreglass grids are readily available on eBay.  They ore often sold as sand-mats for 4WD.
I intend to do similar and have a full floor resting on the lower side rails.  Infrequently used items (jerry cans, oil etc and go below here.  Then I have folding bike, tender and outboard (possibly ePropulsion) and Furlstrom as well as the usual warps and fenders.  
There is plenty of room in here but I have concerns about the size of the hatch for getting the tender (2.7m air-deck) in.
I am also a little unclear how the hatch is secured from outside.  Presumably a winch handle is needed.  But how do you lock it?






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H458 #159 Primal Mediterranean cruising


Posted By: 32mike
Date Posted: 07 March 2021 at 00:05
 Well, you don’t lock it. There’s no winch handle required. It latches with rotating catches. Stays up with rotating barrels on the struts just like on the large cabin top hatches. If you want to lock it, you’ll have to get creative.

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Mike
S/V Dulces Sueños
458 #087
Tampa, FL



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