DIY magazine is part way through a complete remake of a 1990 6.7m (22') walkaround cuddy. This includes a redesigned deck to remove the livewells and add a new seating arrangement, remove all wood and replace with StarBoard components, install a washdown system and docking lights, all new deck hardware, a full canvas top, replumb cockpit scuppers and much more. We plan to document the refit and publish it in the next issue if finished in time.
The boat has ample aft storage compartments but access ports that are so small they limit storage to shoe size items. In our "out with the old, in with the new" approach, we came across Armstrong deckplates. These one-piece plates hold without any mechanical fasteners. This eliminates the trim ring, drilling, fasteners, caulking with sealant and cleanup required when installing conventional access ports. Instead, turning a T-handle tightens the screw clamp against the back of the mounting surface and compresses the heavy-duty watertight seal. Available in large diameters in black, white or ivory, we installed the 30cm (8") deckplate.
DIY magazine is part way through a complete remake of a 1990 6.7m (22') walkaround cuddy. This includes a redesigned deck to remove the livewells and add a new seating arrangement, remove all wood and replace with StarBoard components, install a washdown system and docking lights, all new deck hardware, a full canvas top, replumb cockpit scuppers and much more. We plan to document the refit and publish it in the next issue if finished in time.
