Rob94 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Hi all, i'm new to the forum so hope i'm posting in the right area. Got a question maybe someone can help answer on here. I moved to live on a narrowboat last year, changed SGC to new authority (Northants) and FEO has said cabinet on a boat is no issue. I am on a secure mooring, just looking for some enlightenment on how to secure cabinet in the boat. I've heard of a few ways it could be done but does anyone on here have practical experience on the matter? Looking for the easiest way ideally, under the bed out of sight. Thank you and any suggestions are appreciated. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Braze welding ? Not all round the cabinet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 What ever you do don't drill and bolt it to the floor !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 What ever you do don't drill and bolt it to the floor !! Lol....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Find a piece of structure to fix to a rib or spar. Failing that a very strong adhesive to fix some plates with bolts or nuts to fix your cabinet. Modern adhesives are super strong and more than upto the task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 What material is the hull? Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Front bulkhead, should be able to get access behind water tank to bolt or fab a bracket, in rear full height cupboard as you come down from stern.Under bed, we have a pumpout tank here but room for a small breakdown cabint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob94 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 What material is the hull? Blackpowder Steel hull! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) Be careful with condensation and damp.steel hull and cold water outside.this can lead to condensation within the cabinet. Edited October 30, 2017 by wisdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Prob of attaching directly to the Hill could be thermal transfer and subsequent condensation? Bulkheads might work though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Adhesive. I used some for a safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistydc Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 We he just had approval for our boat. We have put ours in a small cubby hole in the kitchen. We used steel brackets to fix it to the units and to a rib. Then we put a false panel in to hide it. Just so you know they also insisted on an alarm with door sensors on back, front and side hatch as well as a pir and audible siren. We’re also moored in a marina. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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