Gordon Reeder, Author at Good Old Boat

The first reaction after cutting a large hole in the cockpit is often: “What have I done?! ” Gordon gained the access to his engine that he wished for but not without that pit-of-the-stomach sinking feeling. A hole of this type, he says, is a strong motivator to finish the project.

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New cockpit hatch

Simple improvement provides perfect engine access Issue 45 : Nov/Dec 2005 After purchasing a Sovereign 24, the first trip to the water revealed the need to repack the stuffing box. Since the Sovereign...

Gordon Reeder

August 27, 2026