Albert Mulder - Grou (NL)
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purpose of "hole" in the hull Westerly Berwick
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Albert Mulder
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purpose of "hole" in the hull Westerly Berwick
Hallo, Since 2 years I'm the owner of a 1978 Berwick. At the starboard side (foto ) there a sort of (provisionary?) "hole" in the hull, round, about 2 cm deep and a diameter of approx. 5 cm (foto) It is perfectly closed, the boat isn't leaking and hasn't made any water through it. It looks like it has been there for ages but I did not noticed it until now. I guess it is not a problem but, now that I know, I would like to figure out what purpose this "hole" could have been. Does anyone have an idea? And does anyone know if all Westerly Berwicks have this kind of "hole"? Thx!
Albert Mulder - Grou (NL)
Albert Mulder - Grou (NL)
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Re: purpose of "hole" in the hull Westerly Berwick
I'd guess that it's a mount for either the log or echosounder. If neither of them are there, I'd fill the hole.
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Steve
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at Southampton
Steve
Tyro (Centaur 1361)
at Southampton
Re: purpose of "hole" in the hull Westerly Berwick
Hi Albert.. I'm afraid that up loading a photo has defeated me... 
... but... 
I have a 1979 Westerly Berwick and I am wondering where your galley is.
My galley is on the starboard side towards the stern in the position that those with a midships galley have a quarter berth. Your hole looks to be in about the same position as my galley sink drain hole.
Just a thought but if you have a midships galley maybe this is the redundant hole for the stern galley sink. I think Westerly they were offering both galley locations by the late 70s. Having said this, as far as I know, I don't have a similar redundant hole forward where the midships galley sink would be.
This is all conjecture of course ... but could be the answer.
John
... but... I have a 1979 Westerly Berwick and I am wondering where your galley is.
My galley is on the starboard side towards the stern in the position that those with a midships galley have a quarter berth. Your hole looks to be in about the same position as my galley sink drain hole.
Just a thought but if you have a midships galley maybe this is the redundant hole for the stern galley sink. I think Westerly they were offering both galley locations by the late 70s. Having said this, as far as I know, I don't have a similar redundant hole forward where the midships galley sink would be.
This is all conjecture of course ... but could be the answer.
John
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Albert Mulder
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Re: purpose of "hole" in the hull Westerly Berwick
Hi John, thx and sorry for my late response. Been away for a while. That could be an explanation for presence redundant "hole" if Westerly sort of provided this galley option in the late 70's. I do have a midship galley indeed. It would interesting to know if you're Berwick has a redundant hole midship. I wasn't aware of mine until recently I've decided to fill it anyway. thx for your reply. Albert
I've decided to fill it anyway. thx for your reply. Albert