Major triple bypass Macsurgery

[restless]

If anyone is interested here is a link to some works in progress. It ain't pretty, but soon will be. I'll post the mods properly when I know exactly what they are
Macmodding in winter, Macmucking about on the high seas in summer.. brilliant innit!

http://www.ironengineer.com/mac/galley/

[Russ]

I really like the LED lighting.

Just be careful with propane onboard. I assume all the propane stuff is marine grade and approved.

[restless]

ally isolation tank with breather, off valves, sniffers and blowers.
gas detectors are a wee bit tricky as they can sense methane and alcohol, so maybe beer and curry nights will have to be in the cockpit

[Graham Carr]

Have you sailed with your hydraulic steering yet? If so how do you like it? I like the idea of placing the ram below and connecting with a cable. What type (brand) of cable did you use and what brand is the hydraulic system?

Graham

[restless]

Hi Graham
Yup, we've been through some fairly heavy seas and find it very reassuring. I looked hard into all the types on offer, and this one really appealed to me.
Hey! I just found the photos... re-check the link, I've updated it with the steering info

[Laika 26X]

You're gonna be the first to mount caterpillar treads and cross the Alp's, ain't ya?

No joke, I do admire a sailor with conviction!!

"Sub" Ed

[KayakDan]

ally isolation tank with breather, off valves, sniffers and blowers.
gas detectors are a wee bit tricky as they can sense methane and alcohol, so maybe beer and curry nights will have to be in the cockpit

I can tell you from experience that bug spray will set off the detector too!

[Doug W]

Though the 'mac-mess' is daunting , I really like what you're doing with the galley. Teak is so expensive; I have been trying to figure out if I should use limited teak, cherry, walnut or a more affordable oak/pine on interior mods.

I'm collecting teak scraps at an 'affordable' price from a local carpenter. I hope to have enough for a sectional companionway screen hatch by summer time.

Is the wood bulkhead and the counter top a stained plywood which will be trimmed in teak? I can't wait to see your finished galley! Please keep us posted!

Cheers!
Doug

[restless]

thanks!
I know what you mean about teak. scary innit! I'm doing quite well foraging scraps. I've got a few really nice bits but I'm struggling to cut them incase I find a better place or change my mind.
I am taunted by the thought of sneaking down to the waterfront with a jigsaw in hand... the benches are teak in concrete... Get Thee Behind Me
I'm actually doing the countertop in good old fashioned formica, as with the bulkhead as too much wood makes it a bit dark. However, I have been playing with stained ply and I'm almost considering leaving the bulkhead stained as is... and yes, teak trimms throuhgout. Wait till you see what's happening on the other side of the bukhead...

[LOUIS B HOLUB]

That's really a clever led-lighting installation.

Looks real nice. Everything done so far adds a lot to the appearance of a Mac cabin.

[restless]

Thanks Louis
They're decking lights from B&Q, a national hardware chain here in uk. They're horridly expensive for what they are, but do fit in well. I recovered a few sackloads of seconds from a scrapyard
I've probly got enough spares to sort out another couple of cabins in a similar fashion... and I'm a chandlery slut so if anyone is interested and has any spare tackle I'm always open to a bit of old fashioned bartering & haggling
I used up 288 of the smaller ones doing a night sky in the 'shed' I'm building...http://www.ironengineer.com/ (under the 'light' button)
I also put a few in the transom for dark access as we like to beach alot, very useful, but I fear the ss bevels are of a rather lightweigth chinese ss. A light touch of rust after a season Still, easy enough to replace every few years. Some in the cockpit would be really cool!

[FLembo18]

Lot's of hard work & planning going on here. I like the lights too, and I'm looking forward to see how your Galley finally turns out. I wonder what new Mac Mods would transpire if you and Highlander ever got together for a few pints & workshop session. Yeah, Baby Now we're talking Do keep those mods-in-progress photo's posted, and Thank You !

Frank L.

[Doug W]

I used up 288 of the smaller ones doing a night sky in the 'shed' I'm building...http://www.ironengineer.com/ (under the 'light' button)

That's a really cool 'sky' for your shed! hmmmm Galactica would look good sitting under that sort of ceiling lighting. I can hear my wife now... " you want 300 lights in the barn to do what???! "

I look forward to seeing your galley finished along with the 'other side'!