Life raft

We aren't expecting to sink but we felt it would be prudent to prepare for disaster.  We have personal locator beacons, one of which will send an AIS signal, an EPIRB. a hydro-statically activated life vests and now a new inflating life raft.  It is tough cutting holes in your gorgeous new deck but it had to been done.  We hope we never need any of the gadgets but will sleep better in the blue water knowing we have them.

First you have to take down the headliner and make sure where you plan to drill holes doesn't interfere with anything vital like wiring.

Marking and drilling the holes.

His lab, my galley.

The holes aren't simply drilled.  The core must be routed out and replaced with hardened epoxy to prevent and water seeping into the core and causing rot.  You then drill through the epoxy for through-bolting your mounting hardware.

Bracket in place to hold the hard valise of the life raft.

Another project off the list.