With the mahogany panel work in the V-berth done, I headed back into the aft stateroom and started work on the laundry closet.
Back into the laundry closet after 18 months
The panel edges don’t line up
The top edge of the 3/4″ plywood wall panel is parallel to the floor, but the bottom edge of the mahogany porthole surround panel is parallel to the porthole openings, which appear to be at an angle that matches the aluminum side deck. I don’t know how a professional woodworker would resolve this issue, but I decided to make a fancy mahogany cleat to attach to the bottom edge of the porthole surround panel.
This will make a fine cleat
I’m glad I kept most of the original mahogany bits and pieces when we disassembled the interior back in 2008. It’s come in very handy as I put it all back together.
First, I cut a deep 1/4″ slot
The Sharpie marks on the porthole surround panel align with the top of the 3/4″ wall panel
Align the corresponding marks on the cleat with the cutting edge of my track saw
Angled cuts are a breeze with the EZ-One track saw table
The back panel cleat is done
Next, I cut holes for the electrical outlets
Then I put in a run of 8/4 electrical cable
I decided to run 50 amp 240v service to a breaker sub-panel for the washer, dryer, and aft stateroom AC unit.
There’s enough room in the OEM wiring conduit
The breaker sub-panel will go there
After measuring the dryer, I also had to cut a section out of the back wall to make space for the vent duct. I’ll box in that area soon.
Holes cut
Nice view into the engine room
Breaker panel fits well
Next up in our 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: Fitting the Laundry Closet Ceiling
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