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width of door opening on bulkhead and width of door
Posted: Oct 26th, '10, 19:31
by spencer
converting a open sportfish year 61, to enclosed with door , wanted to know the width of the door opening and the width of the door
any suggestions for changing from the original opening width, ?
Posted: Oct 26th, '10, 19:56
by In Memory Walter K
Be forewarned: If you ever want to put in or take out a fridge, make your door width accordingly or your only other option will be front window removal.
Posted: Oct 26th, '10, 20:30
by John F.
'69 FBC - 18 5/8" door opening, door itself is 19 3/8" (I just walked out and measured). Door opening pretty much dictated by space between engine boxes.
door width
Posted: Oct 26th, '10, 21:35
by jrhaszard
my 80 FBC needs a new refrigerator.Can't get it out the door.U-Line combo 29.
Posted: Oct 26th, '10, 21:40
by TailhookTom
Walter's point is well taken -- I had to take my refrigerator completely apart -- not just door off, had to take the rear off too and even then it was an extremely tight fit. My 1973 never had a fridge and the front windshield was already glass in, so it was a fun experience.
Posted: Oct 27th, '10, 09:32
by In Memory Walter K
Most of the Norcold's can remove the front door but even then, you'll have to pick between the smallest ones to get through the door. Some have solved the problem by using the icebox interior and putting in a compresser/ice tray/etc in and under the sink.
Cabin door vs Refrigerator
Posted: Oct 27th, '10, 20:06
by jrhaszard
I have juice going to the unit but the compressor kicks off.Possibly low freon.Does anyone know if the older u-line combo 29 uses R-12? I have only one can in my shop.Is it possible to convert these things to an alternate refrigerant,like auto air conditioners do?This would allow me to have the unit repaired inside without having to worry about door width.Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks, John haszard.
Posted: Oct 27th, '10, 20:27
by Marlin
Craig come see my boat , I left a 22" opening in between the bulkheads, carried in the subzero unit with the door off, will make the door jamb/casing at 2" each side 2 accomadate an 18" door, may have 2 remove someday,easy
Door width
Posted: Oct 27th, '10, 22:48
by jrhaszard
I'll see about doing that this winter during lay up.Thanks for the input...John
Posted: Oct 28th, '10, 08:05
by spencer
To all who responded thanks for the info
decided to do 22 inch width for rough opening
will follow Marlins design with trim to bring the door back
to original width
Posted: Oct 28th, '10, 11:26
by Mikey
Spencer
I still have the remnants of my original door. The door is in bad shape but the window is serviceable. Need it?