Some time ago we were discussing customized cabinetry, and I realized I had photos posted at my clubphoto site, link attached. What this shows is the work in the V berth done by the original owner. He added a larger cabinet, relocated the thru-hulls and added a hanging bunk. It looks very good, but I confess the extra bunk has a drawback: it is very tight for an adult, and eats up some of the V-berth space which would make that roomier. Still, if you have children aboard, it's an idea you might want to copy, or improve upon. My wife and I have debated pulling the added bunk out and restoring the V berth to original size, particularly if we end up living aboard in the future. Other plans include installing a teak ventilated door forward to allow access to what will become the chain locker, and/or open up more storage space. I also will eventually replace the bladder holding tank with a solid tank under the bunk. But I really hate to cut into such nicely varnished teak! So much to do, and so little time. Sanders LaMont s/v Good News (still in Florida)
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Sanders, you sleep in the v-berth. Let your First Mate have the q-berth. No mods required! Even with the v-berth at full size it is a pain in the butt. With the insert it is hard to get in and out(sometimes twice a night, more when you feel the anchor dragging). Without the insert you feel like you might fall out. It is why people love their newer boats with the big aft stateroom I guess. Do people use one large sheet/blanket or one for each? We have single form fitting sheets on the mattress but use queen-size for covers. It is such a pain to remake the bed after you get into one of the lockers. What's with Florida? When do you go home?
Sanders, you sleep in the v-berth. Let your First Mate have the q-berth. No mods required! Even with the v-berth at full size it is a pain in the butt. With the insert it is hard to get in and out(sometimes twice a night, more when you feel the anchor dragging). Without the insert you feel like you might fall out. It is why people love their newer boats with the big aft stateroom I guess. Do people use one large sheet/blanket or one for each? We have single form fitting sheets on the mattress but use queen-size for covers. It is such a pain to remake the bed after you get into one of the lockers. What's with Florida? When do you go home?
Ed, in Florida for duration
...or as long as 90-yr-old father-in-law needs help. He had a heart attack and we have been here since October helping as he recovers. I flew back once and had the boat hauled, bottom scraped sanded and painted. Some blisters around the waterline but not difficult to repair. And they cleaned out the gap between keel and hull, recaulked/packed, tightened everything, fared it and then cleaned up. It's be nice if I was there to use it, but we will get back eventually. Meanwhile, we actually do spread out and usually the first mate gets the V berth and I get the quarter. I do not find either large enough for both of our medium sized bodies. Once in a while we use the settee/salon bed, but it is a pain to do it every time. You are right about the climbing in and out being a pain. I think some day we should post a general discussion topic: How often to you and crew get up at night to pee? Is there a way not to wake everyone up! Just one of the joys of boat. Cheers Sanders
...or as long as 90-yr-old father-in-law needs help. He had a heart attack and we have been here since October helping as he recovers. I flew back once and had the boat hauled, bottom scraped sanded and painted. Some blisters around the waterline but not difficult to repair. And they cleaned out the gap between keel and hull, recaulked/packed, tightened everything, fared it and then cleaned up. It's be nice if I was there to use it, but we will get back eventually. Meanwhile, we actually do spread out and usually the first mate gets the V berth and I get the quarter. I do not find either large enough for both of our medium sized bodies. Once in a while we use the settee/salon bed, but it is a pain to do it every time. You are right about the climbing in and out being a pain. I think some day we should post a general discussion topic: How often to you and crew get up at night to pee? Is there a way not to wake everyone up! Just one of the joys of boat. Cheers Sanders
No privacy on a boat
You want privacy, you shouldn't be on a small sailboat. Think 50 ft - or maybe a big trawler...but not a Cherubini Hunter.
You want privacy, you shouldn't be on a small sailboat. Think 50 ft - or maybe a big trawler...but not a Cherubini Hunter.
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