B. Drop-down chart trays can use up
otherwise dead space under the deckhead.D. The long void in moulded cockpit coamings
is another space that’s awkward to use.
Plastic capped drainpipes or drawing offi ce
tubes make ideal homes for rolled charts.C. Another unused space is at the top
of lockers. A hinged chart tray fi ts
here nicely, but needs a deep thumb
slot for access and cleaning.E. Sometimes the chart stowage space
under nav table desks can be a bit tight.
A hole bored underneath lets you push
the pile up with a fi nger.F. The normal corner
gaps in table fi ddles
are great for cleaning
out crumbs and the
like, but can also let
out liquid to spill onto
your lap or the fl oor, or
allow sharp objects to
tumble...Gaps at the bottom of boxes (H)
and the backs of shelves (I) make
cleaning much easier. They also help to
increase the ventilation.Ideas for lockers and shelves, by Dick Everitt
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B C D E F G H
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A. Charts are secure, and easy to lift out, if the locker
front is vee-shaped. You can also get the dust out at
the bottom of the vee.G. ... So some people prefer a solid
fi ddle with a hole in the corner for
cleaning. A plastic bung from a
cardboard mailing tube makes it
nearly watertight or acts as a lift-
out crumb collector.