>Speaking of proper location of fire extinguishers, I have a Kidd 110. I
>want to mount the bracket inside the cabin but am having a hard time
>deciding the best place for it. My considerations on location are:
>1) Easy access in case of a cooking fire.
>2) Easy access in case of an engine fire.
>
>So far the most logical looking spot is just inside the companionway hatch
>on the port side.
I mounted my sentry F.Ext. to the inner wood vertical rail of the companion
way. I used the existing stainless hardware that was fastening the wood to
the fiberglass bulkhead. Works great and no drilling. Its in a great
spot, accessible and out of the way.
and is there a certain way I should drill so that I don't
>peel the gelcoat loose?
On a TV show about boats and mod set in florida, I saw a guy put masking
tape on the surface before drilling or jigsawing. he said this was to
eliminate chipping and cracking in the gelcoat. Then after cutting his
hole for the electronics he removed the masking tape remains.
Thomas Westerman
P19 #578
Colorado Springs