Since we're talking trash here, I'd like to share a recent simple, but satisfying boat improvement project of mine. The 32-3 has a handy trash pass-through from the galley to a built-in waste receptacle in the starboard cockpit locker. PO of my boat had donated a cheap waste basket which fit in the built-in receptacle, but which required serious wrestling to extract the waste for disposal. after many hours of consideration, I finally developed a solution comprising a simple frame which fits at the top of the built-in receptacle, and which holds a common trash bag in place, with the help of a loop of bungee cord, in a manner which allows civilized handling of waste.
The frame is fabricated of a very inexpensive vinyl product intended for use in vinyl siding, specifically a
5/8" x 1-1/2" J-channel. A heat gun was used to soften the material so it could be re-formed in the shape necessary to perform to it's new purpose. Images below show the finished product, and fabrication notes.
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The finished frame, with bungee cord retainer.
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The trash bag retainer frame in place, and ready for "deposits".
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Sketch showing some of the fabrication details. If interested, I can provide further explanation.
No more trash bags hanging inelegantly from the oven door handle!