Good evening all! I have recently decided to take on the purchase of a 1976 Newport 28, and am anxious about getting to work on her throughout the winter and spring. She is far from perfect, and while there is a great following, I seem to be a little short on finding some pictures or information for the first real question I've thought of recently.
It might seem insignificant, but the first real question I have, is in regards to the port settee. I've seen mention in places about a slide-out that converts it into a double berth, and under the cushion, I see three grooves that would, in theory, be a track for something like that. But I haven't found any pictures of any such configuration either, not in use, or just in general. Was this actually a thing, and if so, does anyone have any photos of the setup? I have no problem fashioning one, other than just interested in how it would be supported once deployed.
There will be plenty other things, but those are general issues like straightening up wiring, or re-wiring in some places, sorting the plumbing out - it works but I'd like to get an idea of how it's all together.
It might seem insignificant, but the first real question I have, is in regards to the port settee. I've seen mention in places about a slide-out that converts it into a double berth, and under the cushion, I see three grooves that would, in theory, be a track for something like that. But I haven't found any pictures of any such configuration either, not in use, or just in general. Was this actually a thing, and if so, does anyone have any photos of the setup? I have no problem fashioning one, other than just interested in how it would be supported once deployed.
There will be plenty other things, but those are general issues like straightening up wiring, or re-wiring in some places, sorting the plumbing out - it works but I'd like to get an idea of how it's all together.