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Date Posted: - Monday - 07/10/06 - 11:54pm
Author: Steve Cox
Subject: Cockpit design

Since I'm going to be rebuilding the cockpit on my M-32 I thought I'd ask if anyone has any ideas on changing the cockpit layout. In looking at the pictures the M-31 cockpit seems to make more sense from a comfort view especially while sailing. Has anyone converted a 32 cockpit back to a 31 style or have any ideas on the subject?

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[> Cockpit design -- Kathy Campbell, - Tuesday - 07/11/06 - 12:47am

Hey Steve,
I feel the same about the Mariner 32 cockpit. The 31's are more practical. I'd like to hear what you might do with your boat. Also, I've taken off my bobstay tang and should be receiveing a new tang any day now. There were three bolts attaching the tang to the hull. Two of them were rusted more then half way through. yes, you better have a look see. The bobstay tang and the ring were all one piece and my fabricator said to build the new tang with the ring on. I'll have to ask him why?
Yours truly, Kathy Campbell s\v SHADOW 32

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[> [> Cockpit on M-32 -- Mike Cox, - Tuesday - 07/11/06 - 7:06pm

The cockpit on the M-32 appears to be the same layout as the Mariner 35 and 36. While cockpit seats flush with the deck and extending out to the taffrails are not comfortable for day sailing, they do provide quite a bit of extra cockpit space on a small boat. If you are making a blue water passage I have found from my experience that they are quite comfortable because they allow a person to fully stretch out and sleep on cushions in the cockpit while underway when the weather allows it. This is great if you are single-handed or a crew of only two.

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[> [> [> Cockpit on M-32 -- Steve Cox, - Tuesday - 07/11/06 - 8:20pm

All your points are well taken Mike. Which is where I keep going back and forth. The boat will be primarily used for day sailing and weekending for a family of four. For sailing I don't like the lack of backrests in the cockpit but when at anchor the lounging space will be great. I'll probably keep it the way it is but I find it good to think about the possibilities before committing myself.

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[> cockpit lay-out -- Jake, - Wednesday - 07/12/06 - 11:10am

I have an 1977 m-32 and the cockpit is the lay-out of the 31'.I have the large teak boards that you can sit back agaist while sailing or at anchor. That's the way this boat was built by the owners request. I probaby have the plans around some where if interested in a copy of them. Jake

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[> [> Cockpit plans -- Steve Cox, - Wednesday - 07/12/06 - 11:33am

I'd love to see plans if you can find them. E-mail me if you do. Thanks

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[> [> why not post the plans here!!! -- Mike, - Wednesday - 07/12/06 - 11:44am

Why don't you post the plans on this site?

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