does anyone know of an alternative to the extemely high priced fiberglass storage lockers? Of course I've seen the large diameter PVC tubing, but would prefer to go a rectangular, easier to access type box. I've even considered building my own, but feel that there is something out there commercial made that would be light weight and work great. I just don't know where to look. Any ideas??
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Re: Alternative to a sport locker sailbox#10679 09/18/0210:45 PM09/18/0210:45 PM
how did you get plywood long enough to hold the sail and boom? My boom on the Hobie 16 is something like 9 feet long and can not find any plywood at the store really long enough to make a box out of to hold it.
Thanks for the info
Jody Abrams
H16 58467 (new Smyth sails)
Re: Alternative to a sport locker sailbox
[Re: jabram]
#10682 09/19/0206:10 AM09/19/0206:10 AM
I've built a box that will easlily hold 2+adults. (you should see who I put in there)
It's overall dimensions are 12ft long, by 4ft wide, by about 13in tall. The rear section is 4x8, which is hindged so the top opens from one side. The front section is 4x4 and is hinged to the front. The whole box is about 13-14 in. tall, and my dolphin striker clears it easily when putting the boat on. YOu have to measure everything BEFORE you build the box.
The sections are continuous inside, so that as stated, items longer than 8ft. fit easily- duh! YOu can fit everything, and still room left over, I mean EVERYTHING.
I made the frame of the box from treated 2x2's and 2x4's. The skin, or walls and sides, is T-111 treated exterior panels, come already primed. No painting or priming needed. For fasteners, my drill w/ a deck d=screw bit(comes with the screws). That way, the deck screws are specially treated, and never rust, much cheaper than SS also. The hindges are brass, again, no rust.
All the materials, for about $110, about four hours work, start to fininsh.
Larger, Cheaper, Better.
**I'LL HAVE IT AT ROUND THE ISLAND 9/27 IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT.
E-mail me if you or anyone would like more info.
Todd Bouton
F-18 Infusion #626- SOLD it!
'Long Live the Legend of Chris Kyle'
Re: Alternative to a sport locker sailbox
[Re: Todd_Sails]
#10684 09/19/0207:57 AM09/19/0207:57 AM
You've seen my box, I guess you might not want a homemade box on the trailer of your new f-18! I can at least say I've sailed with you though, now that you won't be associating with us guys with the old 6.0's! J/K
Todd
F-18 Infusion #626- SOLD it!
'Long Live the Legend of Chris Kyle'
Re: Alternative to a sport locker sailbox
[Re: Todd_Sails]
#10685 09/19/0208:14 AM09/19/0208:14 AM
I had some made out of galvanized sheet metal for around 110.00 each. I put on the SS hasp and weatherstriping myself. I have been using these boxes for2 years and they are holding up great. If you can't find a local sheet metal shop to make them I can have one made and deliver to a regatta on the east coast. Attached is a picture of one under boat.
That's a hell of a deal - I tried to have some like that made here in the Pensacola area and couldn't get the cost below $600 - you should go into business, my friend!
I wound up buying a used box, but there don't seem to be a lot of those around.
John
John Williams
- The harder you practice, the luckier you get - Gary Player, pro golfer
After watching Lionel Messi play, I realize I need to sail harder.
Go hunting at a commercial construction site#10687 09/19/0210:31 AM09/19/0210:31 AM
28-inch piece of spare sewar-line pvc. Site mgr. gave it to me for free if I would haul it off. Cut off two, 18-inch pieces and cut them in half to make the hull cradles. The endcaps are thick plexiglass from Home Depot with rubber sealing, hasps, and pad locks.
Re: Alternative to a sport locker sailbox#10688 09/19/0211:25 AM09/19/0211:25 AM
After living with PVC Pipes, fiberglass boxes, wooden boxes and metal boxes I really prefer the metal ones. They are light, they don't leak and don't break when you sit on them. The best overall setup I have seen was an aluminum box with 2 tubes for sails. Moore Plumbing carries the PVC pipe
Carl
Re: Alternative to a sport locker sailbox
[Re: carlbohannon]
#10689 09/19/0211:32 AM09/19/0211:32 AM
The box I desribed above is not that heavy, the T-111 siding is aobut 3/8 inch, with some gooves in it.
I've built the frame such as to allow me, or a number of people to stand anywhere on the top without a problem. It's great for standing on it when rigging, stepping/ de-stepping the mast, etc. At races, or pleasure sailing, many people can sit, lay, etc. It's a 8' x 12' table top when closed.
F-18 Infusion #626- SOLD it!
'Long Live the Legend of Chris Kyle'
Re: Alternative to a sport locker sailbox#10690 09/19/0201:13 PM09/19/0201:13 PM
It's $364 Plus shipping + tax, and can be seen on page 31 of the Hobie catalog.(http://www.hobiecat.com/cats/partset.html) It's roughly 10'4" Long x 20" wide x 12" tall and weighs 39 lbs. That's about the best there is in man-made materials. I've looked extensively into chepaer alternatives (ski lockers, etc) with no luck.
My local dealer has one in stock. Maybe they would sell it and ship it to you cheaper because they are kind of stuck with it now (They ordered it by mistake). Contact me directly if you want more info.
If you insist on making your own, only use plywood for the bottom and bend a piece of 1/8" thick gray PVC sheet ($50 for a 4'x8' from McMaster.com) over it. This forms a nearly semi-circular (actually more like catenary arc) waterproof cover. You can make removeable semicircular end caps out of plywood too.
Steve
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Re: Alternative to a sport locker sailbox#10691 09/19/0208:59 PM09/19/0208:59 PM
How about instead of using wood boards..You make your own "boards" out of fiberglass.Lay the glass out on a smooth flat surface covered with wax paper or pva(a parting compound) trim to size.Use aluminum angle for the frame.Through bolt the glass to that. Maybe a little sealer between the glass-alum,paint. Just a idea I've been kicking around.
Have Fun
Mike
See you at the RTI
Mystere 6.0,2112 + Chute
Have Fun
Re: Alternative to a sport locker sailbox
[Re: Todd_Sails]
#10692 09/19/0209:10 PM09/19/0209:10 PM
I hope my association with the 6.0 guys isn't over. Just because my boat might be newer (and maybe faster). doesn't mean I'm going to snubb everyone. lol
I still need to flip the trailer over to lower the boat and give me a usable surface to deck. Then begin on a box of some sorts. Have you checked out the price of the glass ones from Murrays? Holy Smoke!! they must be lined with gold .
Re: Alternative to a sport locker sailbox
[Re: carlbohannon]
#10693 09/19/0209:18 PM09/19/0209:18 PM
Carl, Where can I get the aluminum box? I actually need it to be 12 ft. long. I've considered having one made, but a "one Off" made it extremely expensive. I've aslo thought of an aluminum frame then covering it with HDPE. the plastic isn't too expensive but would be hell to seal. ANy more Thoughts??
Re: Alternative to a sport locker sailbox
[Re: Dlennard]
#10694 09/20/0208:32 AM09/20/0208:32 AM
Doug Graf made the aluminum sailbox on my trailer, for himself. It was extremly expensive. It would be difficult to make one any bigger(mine is about 10'x1') because of finding
a big enough sheet of aluminium.
I would suggest using 1 or 2 PVC sail tubes. That way your sails are always stored seperatly and don't get damaged by having something heavy and pointed put on top of them.
Plus an aluminum toolbox for all the other junk. Everybody from Walmarts on carries truck mounted aluminum tool boxes. Look around, there are deals to be had on them
Re: Alternative to a sport locker sailbox
[Re: carlbohannon]
#10696 09/20/0210:26 AM09/20/0210:26 AM
Careful on flipping the trailer to lower the boat, not a good idea, I raised my boat 4" up from the trailer!
Unless, maybe your new F18 is like a supercat 17, no dolphin striker?
You need clearance under your dophin striker to git a box of any size under it.
Whew, lowering your boat on the trailer, next you'll be adding an air damn and ground effects. How fast you gonna pull that trailer anyway? The slightly higher center of gravity isn't a problem with rolling the trailer on the road, it's not that heavy. A wooden box like mine also puts a moderate amount of weight down low, the usefullness of the box, both inside and outside(tabletop, sun deck, etc.) far outweighs the weight. Pun there, huh. HOw do you outweigh the weight?
Carl, nothing sits on top of my sails in my rather large box!
F-18 Infusion #626- SOLD it!
'Long Live the Legend of Chris Kyle'
Re: Alternative to a sport locker sailbox#10697 09/22/0210:08 PM09/22/0210:08 PM