Cylinder / Bottle Rack for RIB (purchase in US)?

[macado]

Thanks! That stuff looks like it might be awesome for what I am trying to do.

 

[Bladebreaker65]

https://www.diversdirect.com/p/six-cylinder-storage-rack?objectID=70884&queryID=a391514bfa233a1bd42a8f3a62d4e578

I have one in my 21 whaler and it works great only change i made was rope wrapped bottom to save floor scrapes

 

[Russjstewart]

Probably not being helpful but what is the floor made of, are there strong points under floor you can bolt into, or do you have under floor access to throughbolt.

You want to spread the lid as much as possible, it will get ugly if the racks break loose on a rough day

 

[macado]

https://www.diversdirect.com/p/six-cylinder-storage-rack?objectID=70884&queryID=a391514bfa233a1bd42a8f3a62d4e578

I have one in my 21 whaler and it works great only change i made was rope wrapped bottom to save floor scrapes

Thanks for posting that unfortunately it wont work for my needs. I need something that supports doubles and rebreathers.

Probably not being helpful but what is the floor made of, are there strong points under floor you can bolt into, or do you have under floor access to throughbolt.

You want to spread the lid as much as possible, it will get ugly if the racks break loose on a rough day

Floor is fiberglass. I would through bolt it through and spread the load. I have a couple hatches that would give me access to the underside. But yeah I would need anything I install to be sturdy enough to hold everything in rough conditions

 

[Russjstewart]

Thanks for posting that unfortunately it wont work for my needs. I need something that supports doubles and rebreathers.



Floor is fiberglass. I would through bolt it through and spread the load. I have a couple hatches that would give me access to the underside. But yeah I would need anything I install to be sturdy enough to hold everything in rough conditions

Through bolting is excellent, I would really think about getting stainless plates for under floor., and seal the holes, from both sides really really well. The floor in most boats is glass over plywood, and any water ingress into the ply will start the rot. If it is glass over composite that is a different matter, good luck, please let us know how you go

 

[Still Kicking]

Through bolting is excellent, I would really think about getting stainless plates for under floor., and seal the holes, from both sides really really well. The floor in most boats is glass over plywood, and any water ingress into the ply will start the rot. If it is glass over composite that is a different matter, good luck, please let us know how you go

Overdrill the holes, fill the holes with thickened epoxy and then redrill to the correct size. Don't rely on sealant to keep the water out of the deck. Backing plates are key to spread the load.