Installing Galley Harness. Super Noob is getting ready to cross the Pacific.
13 March 2025 · 16 min · 6K views
What this video covers
During a storm with 62-knot gusts, the owner of With Phoenix | Oliver installs a galley harness to provide a secure handhold for moving through the cabin while offshore.0:27 The project involves drilling through thin plywood bulkheads and reinforcing the mounting points with oak backing plates finished with five coats of varnish.5:27 Accessing the backside of the bulkhead to secure the hardware proves difficult due to tight clearances, forcing the use of washers instead of standard backing plates for one of the mounts.13:07 The installation provides a sturdy grab point that can be stowed when not in use.14:17 Additionally, the owner reports a failed track-mounted cleat that broke the end of the track during the storm, noting that track cleats should not be relied upon for primary spring lines in heavy weather.1:54 A leaking porthole gasket is also identified for future repair.7:09
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