PORT HOLES?

[Robert Alston]

Hello everyone.

I am keen to see if anyone has considered fitting port holes to the hull of a CC 19. These could either be like those found on a Cornish Shrimper, i.e. round and mounted on the hull below the level of the rubbing strake or, my preference, fitted where the CC 19 "stickers" are now. I would prefer an oval design rather than round and would be happy for it to be fixed rather than opening.

I haven't looked at this seriously yet so would need to carry out further research as to specifications etc. but there must be a supplier (Plastimo?) with an off-the-shelf product that would fit the part.

I appreciate that once done, it would fall into the category of being a permanent mod so as my woodwork tutor once said, better to measure twice and to cut once to avoid mistakes! Any input would be much appreciated.

Robert Alston

[Dennis]

Hello Robert

It has been done.

Have a look in the "Picture Gallery" at: "Zimp pics and mods and silver Zimp".

[Timbre 19]

Hello Robert and Dennis.

About Portholes. Here is a variant, not openable, more ornamental.
Not finished yet when it comes to polishing, varnishing, screws.
Only attached on the sample. 3mm stainless steel laser-cut oval + 6mm plexiglass.
The oval's dimensions follow DixDesign drawings.

Regards from Jörgen
#Building TIMBRE

[Robert Alston]

Jörgen. That is very much what I had in mind. Are the windows you have specially made or off-the-shelf?

I am sure you are very keen to get TIMBRE afloat next season. They are great boats and I wish you lots of happy sailing.

Many thanks

Robert Alston