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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting
APS, any pointers to a source for these ports?
Thanks
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Bradley's Hardware in Wolfeboro.
My choice (while seated at the computer) would be
on-line at A
PS (no connection with A
pS).
http://www.apsltd.com/c-4513-inspectionports.aspx
As shown at the above link, special protective bags can be attached inside the port to keep keys or camera out of the way—yet protected and secure. (Drink holders available, too).
My next port will be a 6"/100mm diameter Holt & Allen:
It's a
bayonet mount that will accommodate curved decks easily.
Any port larger than 6" can be difficult to open: anything smaller should be mounted
exactly one inside-elbow-to-palm length from any anticipated repair. (Say, rudder or bow handle).
To open access to the sealed rear compartment, older Sunfish can benefit from a vertical port in the cockpit. And while you're at it—for installing desired deck hardware, drying, and inspecting the daggerboard trunk—
all Sunfish could use a forward cockpit port.
For powerboats, installing a port
vertically can provide a handy access to panels adjacent to gauges, steering, and electronics.
