This photo does not show the Simson Lawrence single speed windlass or the the 35lb CQR. We found the CQR was easier to use than the Danforth (which was easier to stow below) and gave a bit more security. The Bow Roller is secured with 6 3/8 in bolts with wood and metal backing plate. A padeye is mounted on the stem to allow the attachment of a snubber when riding to all chain.
The aft end of each Dorade Box has a small locker suitable for a winch handle and tie downs. Mast wiring comes up through the Stb Dorade with plugs to connect to wiring coming out of the base of the mast (mast is deck stepped). This makes for a leak proof setup.
Hatches are flush and the traveler is resessed allowing comfortable seating against the stern pulpit. Each drain is larger than the standard Morgan drain making for efficient departure of any unwanted water. Consturction used Balsa cored fiberglass sheet for flat surfaces and new bulkheads. Teak covers the external surfaces with West System Epoxy and Graphite powder simulating a tar seam.
Oversize drains are visable in this photo as well as the watertight aft bulhead.
The Propane locker is vented overboard and the hatch has a airtight gasket. It holds two 10lb steel tanks and has room for a small portable tank for the outboard's gas. Lockers outboard are suitable for fenders and/or dock lines.
The new rudder is supported by three bearings with a 2" SS rudder post. There are three internal straps of stainless steel to ending just above the lower bearing. The bottom of the rudder could suffer a grounding without compromizing the functioning of the rudder. The old Spade rudder is in the background.
The resessed traveler is clearly seen in this photo, the rudder head and straps are custom made from Carbon fiber. The port side tubing of the Stern Pulpit has several holes on the aft side and the base of the tube has a hoze fitting which attaches to the fuel tank vent. This places the vent well above the tank and is almost invisable.
In preparing Inka III for a possible long spell in tropical waters we were worried about the dreaded "Pox" (a big topic at the time in the boating world. There was no sign of this problem but we did not want to take a chance. We stripped and sandblased the bottom and then applied three coats of West System Epoxy with thier special blend of fillers (still visable at the aft end of the boat). We also raised the boot strip about 3 inches (and needed most of that when we left Florida).
In the water after a long extensive refit.
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