I have a 1987 272LE, and am looking to make better use of the space available for storage. Does anyone have suggestions and/or pictures for improvements to cabinet below stove, below sink, shelves above port and starboard setees, and behind head? How about creative uses of space aft of port setee? Ideas for starboard cockpit locker? I searched the archives but either wasn't using the right keywords, or there's not much info there.
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Sailor's Sketch Book
Too bad the book is out of print...I checked Amazon and used the book is going for $164! It certainly would be nice if they reprinted the book. Chuck
Too bad the book is out of print...I checked Amazon and used the book is going for $164! It certainly would be nice if they reprinted the book. Chuck
Sailor's Sketch Book
Too bad the book is out of print...I checked Amazon and used the book is going for $164! It certainly would be nice if they reprinted the book. Chuck
Too bad the book is out of print...I checked Amazon and used the book is going for $164! It certainly would be nice if they reprinted the book. Chuck
wow Chuck, I didn't even know that!
It's been a while since I've been to a Nautical book store like the Armchair Sailor's Book store on Thames Street in Newport RI. $164 is a lot of money for that book. Oh well. I stand corrected then. It has to be in a library somewhere, though. Maybe it can be borrowed through the Inter-Library Loan Program. I'll have to check that out myself. Maybe they'll make a reprint of this book through Windham Press or some other book publisher. I waited two years for the Cellar Book store in Providence RI, to find me a book called, "Adventures Down The Bay" by Wallace P.Stanley. It's a fiction about two kids who sail a small sailboat in Narragansett and Mount Hope Bay around the early 1900s. All the places that the boys sail to, are historically correct during that part of the century, which makes the book very interesting. I paid about $10 for the book as a used reprint in excellent condition with a loose map inside. I'll tell you what though; I'll sell you my book for $150. Only kidding!!! Thanks for the info Chuck. Joe
It's been a while since I've been to a Nautical book store like the Armchair Sailor's Book store on Thames Street in Newport RI. $164 is a lot of money for that book. Oh well. I stand corrected then. It has to be in a library somewhere, though. Maybe it can be borrowed through the Inter-Library Loan Program. I'll have to check that out myself. Maybe they'll make a reprint of this book through Windham Press or some other book publisher. I waited two years for the Cellar Book store in Providence RI, to find me a book called, "Adventures Down The Bay" by Wallace P.Stanley. It's a fiction about two kids who sail a small sailboat in Narragansett and Mount Hope Bay around the early 1900s. All the places that the boys sail to, are historically correct during that part of the century, which makes the book very interesting. I paid about $10 for the book as a used reprint in excellent condition with a loose map inside. I'll tell you what though; I'll sell you my book for $150. Only kidding!!! Thanks for the info Chuck. Joe
wow Chuck, I didn't even know that!
It's been a while since I've been to a Nautical book store like the Armchair Sailor's Book store on Thames Street in Newport RI. $164 is a lot of money for that book. Oh well. I stand corrected then. It has to be in a library somewhere, though. Maybe it can be borrowed through the Inter-Library Loan Program. I'll have to check that out myself. Maybe they'll make a reprint of this book through Windham Press or some other book publisher. I waited two years for the Cellar Book store in Providence RI, to find me a book called, "Adventures Down The Bay" by Wallace P.Stanley. It's a fiction about two kids who sail a small sailboat in Narragansett and Mount Hope Bay around the early 1900s. All the places that the boys sail to, are historically correct during that part of the century, which makes the book very interesting. I paid about $10 for the book as a used reprint in excellent condition with a loose map inside. I'll tell you what though; I'll sell you my book for $150. Only kidding!!! Thanks for the info Chuck. Joe
It's been a while since I've been to a Nautical book store like the Armchair Sailor's Book store on Thames Street in Newport RI. $164 is a lot of money for that book. Oh well. I stand corrected then. It has to be in a library somewhere, though. Maybe it can be borrowed through the Inter-Library Loan Program. I'll have to check that out myself. Maybe they'll make a reprint of this book through Windham Press or some other book publisher. I waited two years for the Cellar Book store in Providence RI, to find me a book called, "Adventures Down The Bay" by Wallace P.Stanley. It's a fiction about two kids who sail a small sailboat in Narragansett and Mount Hope Bay around the early 1900s. All the places that the boys sail to, are historically correct during that part of the century, which makes the book very interesting. I paid about $10 for the book as a used reprint in excellent condition with a loose map inside. I'll tell you what though; I'll sell you my book for $150. Only kidding!!! Thanks for the info Chuck. Joe
272 Improvements
I believe the O'Day 272 was the basis for the O'Day 280 which was a short-lived model brought out just before O'Day closed. In the 280, there were shelves w/ doors above both settees similiar to what was in the 302 and 322. I've always wished I could get some of those shelves and attach them however the factory attached them. On our LE, I removed the plexiglas area immediately behind the stove and ice box (i.e. the piece running fore and aft, and installed teak a teak cabinet that holds our dishes and silverware....It has a door on it (also teak) w/ a latch and so is secure. I left the area below the paper towel holder open with a teak pinrail so as to secure the area for cutting boards, other small items, etc. I've never figured out (haven't tried very hard) what to do with the area below the origo stove. We store pots and pans in there...the area below the sink is a mess and not really usable.....I would love some ideas for that area. I installed a 12,000 btu mermaid airconditioning system last spring/summer. This ate up a lot of space...In Kansas, 12,000 btus however is not enough and I have many regrets about the size I installed. I'm now looking for ideas on how to close off the massive quarter berth area so I'm not trying to aircondition that area that is baked on 100 degree days....Any ideas? Still need to get back there to put things out of the way, but those " things " do not need to be cold. Have a Happy New Year! Pat
I believe the O'Day 272 was the basis for the O'Day 280 which was a short-lived model brought out just before O'Day closed. In the 280, there were shelves w/ doors above both settees similiar to what was in the 302 and 322. I've always wished I could get some of those shelves and attach them however the factory attached them. On our LE, I removed the plexiglas area immediately behind the stove and ice box (i.e. the piece running fore and aft, and installed teak a teak cabinet that holds our dishes and silverware....It has a door on it (also teak) w/ a latch and so is secure. I left the area below the paper towel holder open with a teak pinrail so as to secure the area for cutting boards, other small items, etc. I've never figured out (haven't tried very hard) what to do with the area below the origo stove. We store pots and pans in there...the area below the sink is a mess and not really usable.....I would love some ideas for that area. I installed a 12,000 btu mermaid airconditioning system last spring/summer. This ate up a lot of space...In Kansas, 12,000 btus however is not enough and I have many regrets about the size I installed. I'm now looking for ideas on how to close off the massive quarter berth area so I'm not trying to aircondition that area that is baked on 100 degree days....Any ideas? Still need to get back there to put things out of the way, but those " things " do not need to be cold. Have a Happy New Year! Pat
272 Improvements
I believe the O'Day 272 was the basis for the O'Day 280 which was a short-lived model brought out just before O'Day closed. In the 280, there were shelves w/ doors above both settees similiar to what was in the 302 and 322. I've always wished I could get some of those shelves and attach them however the factory attached them. On our LE, I removed the plexiglas area immediately behind the stove and ice box (i.e. the piece running fore and aft, and installed teak a teak cabinet that holds our dishes and silverware....It has a door on it (also teak) w/ a latch and so is secure. I left the area below the paper towel holder open with a teak pinrail so as to secure the area for cutting boards, other small items, etc. I've never figured out (haven't tried very hard) what to do with the area below the origo stove. We store pots and pans in there...the area below the sink is a mess and not really usable.....I would love some ideas for that area. I installed a 12,000 btu mermaid airconditioning system last spring/summer. This ate up a lot of space...In Kansas, 12,000 btus however is not enough and I have many regrets about the size I installed. I'm now looking for ideas on how to close off the massive quarter berth area so I'm not trying to aircondition that area that is baked on 100 degree days....Any ideas? Still need to get back there to put things out of the way, but those " things " do not need to be cold. Have a Happy New Year! Pat
I believe the O'Day 272 was the basis for the O'Day 280 which was a short-lived model brought out just before O'Day closed. In the 280, there were shelves w/ doors above both settees similiar to what was in the 302 and 322. I've always wished I could get some of those shelves and attach them however the factory attached them. On our LE, I removed the plexiglas area immediately behind the stove and ice box (i.e. the piece running fore and aft, and installed teak a teak cabinet that holds our dishes and silverware....It has a door on it (also teak) w/ a latch and so is secure. I left the area below the paper towel holder open with a teak pinrail so as to secure the area for cutting boards, other small items, etc. I've never figured out (haven't tried very hard) what to do with the area below the origo stove. We store pots and pans in there...the area below the sink is a mess and not really usable.....I would love some ideas for that area. I installed a 12,000 btu mermaid airconditioning system last spring/summer. This ate up a lot of space...In Kansas, 12,000 btus however is not enough and I have many regrets about the size I installed. I'm now looking for ideas on how to close off the massive quarter berth area so I'm not trying to aircondition that area that is baked on 100 degree days....Any ideas? Still need to get back there to put things out of the way, but those " things " do not need to be cold. Have a Happy New Year! Pat
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I am interested in knowing if you used teak for the lumber facing into the main salon? It sounds exactly like what I've been wanting to do for 21 years on this boat....I get tired of looking at everything on the shelves....I try very hard to go thru and keep it fairly clear, but what you've described sounds really good....I believe I would want teak to be the visible wood...Patrick
I am interested in knowing if you used teak for the lumber facing into the main salon? It sounds exactly like what I've been wanting to do for 21 years on this boat....I get tired of looking at everything on the shelves....I try very hard to go thru and keep it fairly clear, but what you've described sounds really good....I believe I would want teak to be the visible wood...Patrick
Tell me more
I am interested in knowing if you used teak for the lumber facing into the main salon? It sounds exactly like what I've been wanting to do for 21 years on this boat....I get tired of looking at everything on the shelves....I try very hard to go thru and keep it fairly clear, but what you've described sounds really good....I believe I would want teak to be the visible wood...Patrick
I am interested in knowing if you used teak for the lumber facing into the main salon? It sounds exactly like what I've been wanting to do for 21 years on this boat....I get tired of looking at everything on the shelves....I try very hard to go thru and keep it fairly clear, but what you've described sounds really good....I believe I would want teak to be the visible wood...Patrick
Storage in 272
Hi Pat I used a piece of mahogany plywood for the dividers and 1/8" plastic for the sliding doors. The plywood dividers are cut to the shape of the outside hull and are installed against the small dividers in the existing shelf making three compartments. There is very little wood showing into the cabin. The plastic is smoked and I would have prefered a little thicker plastic but used what I had. We can see through the plastic and see what is in the compartments. We have sailed with the cupboards for over a year and am very pleased with the results. If you can wait until I get home in April, I can send more details and pictures. Charlie
Hi Pat I used a piece of mahogany plywood for the dividers and 1/8" plastic for the sliding doors. The plywood dividers are cut to the shape of the outside hull and are installed against the small dividers in the existing shelf making three compartments. There is very little wood showing into the cabin. The plastic is smoked and I would have prefered a little thicker plastic but used what I had. We can see through the plastic and see what is in the compartments. We have sailed with the cupboards for over a year and am very pleased with the results. If you can wait until I get home in April, I can send more details and pictures. Charlie
Storage in 272
Hi Pat I used a piece of mahogany plywood for the dividers and 1/8" plastic for the sliding doors. The plywood dividers are cut to the shape of the outside hull and are installed against the small dividers in the existing shelf making three compartments. There is very little wood showing into the cabin. The plastic is smoked and I would have prefered a little thicker plastic but used what I had. We can see through the plastic and see what is in the compartments. We have sailed with the cupboards for over a year and am very pleased with the results. If you can wait until I get home in April, I can send more details and pictures. Charlie
Hi Pat I used a piece of mahogany plywood for the dividers and 1/8" plastic for the sliding doors. The plywood dividers are cut to the shape of the outside hull and are installed against the small dividers in the existing shelf making three compartments. There is very little wood showing into the cabin. The plastic is smoked and I would have prefered a little thicker plastic but used what I had. We can see through the plastic and see what is in the compartments. We have sailed with the cupboards for over a year and am very pleased with the results. If you can wait until I get home in April, I can send more details and pictures. Charlie
Thanks for the advise
Thanks for the input. Charlie, does the cabin feel much smaller with the enclosure? It sounds like a good idea, I'll be looking in the boat tomorrow to give it some thought (on the hard). Joe, I'll keep looking for the book, maybe at the library.
Thanks for the input. Charlie, does the cabin feel much smaller with the enclosure? It sounds like a good idea, I'll be looking in the boat tomorrow to give it some thought (on the hard). Joe, I'll keep looking for the book, maybe at the library.
Thanks for the advise
Thanks for the input. Charlie, does the cabin feel much smaller with the enclosure? It sounds like a good idea, I'll be looking in the boat tomorrow to give it some thought (on the hard). Joe, I'll keep looking for the book, maybe at the library.
Thanks for the input. Charlie, does the cabin feel much smaller with the enclosure? It sounds like a good idea, I'll be looking in the boat tomorrow to give it some thought (on the hard). Joe, I'll keep looking for the book, maybe at the library.
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We did not feel any difference in the size of the cabin. We tried wood doors but went to the smoked glass that helped us to know what was where. Charlie
We did not feel any difference in the size of the cabin. We tried wood doors but went to the smoked glass that helped us to know what was where. Charlie
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We did not feel any difference in the size of the cabin. We tried wood doors but went to the smoked glass that helped us to know what was where. Charlie
We did not feel any difference in the size of the cabin. We tried wood doors but went to the smoked glass that helped us to know what was where. Charlie
great ideas
Thanks for the reply. I'll be happy to see the pictures. Where did you get the wood? Teak is in short supply in Wichita, Kansas other than furniture. Thanks again, Patrick
Thanks for the reply. I'll be happy to see the pictures. Where did you get the wood? Teak is in short supply in Wichita, Kansas other than furniture. Thanks again, Patrick
great ideas
Thanks for the reply. I'll be happy to see the pictures. Where did you get the wood? Teak is in short supply in Wichita, Kansas other than furniture. Thanks again, Patrick
Thanks for the reply. I'll be happy to see the pictures. Where did you get the wood? Teak is in short supply in Wichita, Kansas other than furniture. Thanks again, Patrick
Storage in 272
Wood dividers are made from mahagony plywood. No teak. Wood does not show when cupbboards are cloased which is most of the time. I am in Florida untill April and will make up pictures if you are still interested. Charlie
Wood dividers are made from mahagony plywood. No teak. Wood does not show when cupbboards are cloased which is most of the time. I am in Florida untill April and will make up pictures if you are still interested. Charlie
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