Now I turned to the back of the cabin. This had been completely removed with rest of the interior. The first task was to build the first cross beam to provide a water tight bulkhead. The first picture shows it full height. The final height was to be adjusted as I wished to raise the door so I would have to stoop down less than before. Also 3 of the drains can be seen and a conduit leading to the engine area for controls and wires. Just under this can be seen the existing conduit for steering and the engine controls.
The door frame was rebuilt and fitted approximately 2 inches higher which helped with headroom and provided a lip to prevent water entering via the door to the cabin space. The fresh water tank was replaced to the right and then the second cross beam was assembled.
Between the two beams 3 sub divisions were added to the left this provided and area for both the engine start battery and the house battery bank. At the back in the center has been left a sump to allow any water that might enter the cabin to collect and then be pumped out. Hopefully this will also allow air to be blown through producing a cooling effect for the cabin. Only time will tell if this works.
