Access to port side of anchor chain room

[neverlander]

Hello,

I'm planning to mount a bow mount trolling motor to the port side (MF 795 Series 2). In order to fasten the bolts, I need access from the down. I don't have access from the anchor chain locker as it has a fiberglass wall on the left.



From inside, I have a wooden panel in the front cabin but don't know what's behind. If I make a hole on the left side of the wooden panel, will I be able to reach the spot directly or there will be again a fiberglass wall behind? If so, I can make a hole to reach that under spot of the mounting area and then convert this hole to a usable shelf afterwards.

[odetta]

I would consider making a circular hole in the port side of the anchor chain locker for an access port similar to those that you have elsewhere. You should then have easy access to the bolts of the mount for the trolling motor without having to muck up your interior.

[Don Reaves]

First see if there's any way to remove the entire panel. Remove the cushions and whatever surrounds the panel to see if there are fasteners you can remove. Maybe not, but it won't hurt to check it out.

[neverlander]

Feb 23, 2023 21:22:26 GMT Don Reaves said:

First see if there's any way to remove the entire panel. Remove the cushions and whatever surrounds the panel to see if there are fasteners you can remove. Maybe not, but it won't hurt to check it out.

Unfortunately there are only 2 drills at the bottom and the rest is sealed from all sides. Further, the side shelves are also sticked to the front panel. In order to remove front panel, I’ll need to detach side shelves in addition to remove nice sealings. Therefore, I was just thinking about a hole that can be converted into storage area later.

[Charlie-Bravo]

you could buy a cheap endoscope camera, or an attachment scope for your phone, or hire a camera, drill a hole through the wood perhaps where a cushion normally covers, and have a look to see what lies beneath the wood.

Alternatively do the same through the side of the anchor locker , which would preserve your interior, and would be easy to repair.

CB