Gas locker progress

In the end, I had to cut the supports from underneath the locker in order to drop it down below the bump in the deck. This was after I had removed all the glass from around the top of the locker, which was holding the locker to the deck.

It looks to me like the gas locker went into the boat before the deck and hull were joined. The lesson: don't leave your gas locker to rust!

When I had the locker out, I could take some proper measurements. These lockers were designed for British 'half size' gas bottles (as far as I can tell). These bottles are slightly smaller than Irish ones (God knows why!). So, I designed up a new locker and went to get some quotes...

I looked at Stainless Steel (316 Marine Grade) but this was much, much too expensive. I have since settled on mild steel plate (galvanised) and will have the new, enlarged locker, within the week.

The next headache will be trying to fit it back into the boat!