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George Graves
<div>Can't find the info on spigot depth for M383. I know that 2'
were used by Al in the head. I am assuming that 1.5" are the
ticket throughout the main salon and V berth. Any confirmation
would be appreciated.David Green
S/V High Spirits
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<div>I used the following -
1.5" for the three main salon ports (cabin wall was 1" thick)1.5" for the v-berth port with a 3/8"-1/2" shim ring between the inside ring and the inside cabin wall (cabin wall was 1/2" thick). This was done to provide a uniform protrusion (about 3/8") of the spigot on the outside and also to provide a standoff for the inside half because it won't sit flush where the cabin wall and the ceiling liner meet. The shim ring has to be beveled inward to clear the teak trim strip and was not a big deal once you understand what needed to be done.2.0" for the head (cabin wall was 1.25" thick). Again added a 3/8"-1/2" teak trim ring between the inside half and the inside wall. The website I set up shows it clearly in the head although I don't have pictures of the v-berth. This was hand made but not that difficult with the right tools. You need to be careful not to compress the inner and outer walls together when you tighten the window. A few spacers placed in the gap will help.I hope this helps and good luck!!!!!!!!!!Al
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Alan: Who makes and supplies the NFM Ports shown in the pictures ? Do they have a website ? I am interested in finding ports that will fit the CM38. The small ones are no problem, seems like everyone makes that size. The larger ones are difficult to find. Jim.
 
Thanks Al, I am ordering portlites from NFM for both High Spirits and Cheerio, a 383 and 382 located on Galveston Bay. We have managed a small discount but we must pay up before prices increase at the end of the current boat show that NFM is at. If anyone else is interested please contact me today at dgreen@bindview.com. By the way Al the job you did looks great and certainly adds to the looks of these Morgans. It seems like you posted something about the time needed for this project some time back but I cannot find anything archived.
David Green
S/V High Spirits
 
Who has replaced the cockpit/quarter berth port. I recall somewhere that the spigot depth is much more there and requires some rearranging or rebuilding of normal ports. Anyone done that? And how? I would probably keep using Atkins and Hoyle ports, but I am concerned about sizing. thanks.
 
I replaced all ports but that one with the NFM chrome/bronze variety. The look great but were a PAIN to install. My plan was to first try to salvage what I have by adding extra spigot length from one of my deinstalled ports to the original end of the port from the cockpit. The damage to mine was to the extension that was previously glued to that port. The material is ABS plastic and welds up just fine with plumbing ABS cement. The deplth is a minimum of 2.5" but is somewhat slanted outward from top to bottom. This means that you will have more spigot protruding from the top than the bottom. This is no big deal except that it gives a passaeger sitting on the port side the opportunity to put their foot on the overhanging lip and break it once again. The best way to dress it up is to trim the excess off to give it a uniform protrusion. A metal port would also solve this problem of stray feet. Unfortunately, nobody makes a port that deep that I know of.
 
NFM stands for New Foundry Metals: Excellent quality. You can also consider ABI imported Bronze ports, at a lower price and quality, but still pretty good. Chetco Chandlery retails both: boat-stuff.com
 
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