One of the few things I have to complain about with our new 356 is the excessive amount of stuffing in the back-support cushions around the dinette table. Unless you are verrrrry skinny, it is a real challenge to get into the inside seating area, or even to sit comfortably on the end seats. It is apparent that the cushions have been stuffed far in excess of what was intended. I noticed this same condition on the several display boats I saw prior to taking delivery of ours, and wonder if others have the same situation. I am also interested to know if anyone has already removed successfully some of the stuffing to make them less bloated. Any words of wisdom before I tear into them? Pete S/V "Sh'boom" (H356 #53)
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Thats the style
The current style is called "over stuffed" It is common for any type of cushion; couch, bay window, beds and yes boats. This is one of the ways Hunter is trying to sell to women. (My wife is a decorator) Depending on what they are stuffed with (pillow form of loose fill) you may be able to reduce the size, however the covering will be too loose and will never look right. Either learn to live with the look, or have someone in the business remove some stuffing and resize the covers to fit. Rusell S/V Allie Kat
The current style is called "over stuffed" It is common for any type of cushion; couch, bay window, beds and yes boats. This is one of the ways Hunter is trying to sell to women. (My wife is a decorator) Depending on what they are stuffed with (pillow form of loose fill) you may be able to reduce the size, however the covering will be too loose and will never look right. Either learn to live with the look, or have someone in the business remove some stuffing and resize the covers to fit. Rusell S/V Allie Kat
Opposite tack
I was going to take the opposite tack and start sanding the rounded edges off the table! Seriously, Russell's right - it's a look and you will get used to it. If Hunter is listening though even us women would rather have it be a drop-leaf!
I was going to take the opposite tack and start sanding the rounded edges off the table! Seriously, Russell's right - it's a look and you will get used to it. If Hunter is listening though even us women would rather have it be a drop-leaf!
It looks great, but:
It's not the look that's the problem ... it's the discomfort of having the edge of the table digging into your body!
It's not the look that's the problem ... it's the discomfort of having the edge of the table digging into your body!
They're ugly
The cushions are terrible. The fabric is unattractive and the cushions are MUCH too big. Even skinny people are uncomfortable around that table. For us it was a dealbreaker and we bought another boat because we didn't want the expense of redoing them in a brand new boat. I don't know why Hunter doesn't go with a more traditional boat cushion. You'd never find these cushions on a Sabre!
The cushions are terrible. The fabric is unattractive and the cushions are MUCH too big. Even skinny people are uncomfortable around that table. For us it was a dealbreaker and we bought another boat because we didn't want the expense of redoing them in a brand new boat. I don't know why Hunter doesn't go with a more traditional boat cushion. You'd never find these cushions on a Sabre!
cushions
Cushions are 'plump' but comfortable on the model over here...also we are getting a table mod over here to allow people on the opposite seat to be able to reach the table.. I reckon the stuffing will flatten down fairly quickly anyway.. let us know what you do Hope you are enjoying the rest of the boat..maybe you should do like the old romans and eat in the reclined postion..maybe on the huge aft berth
Cushions are 'plump' but comfortable on the model over here...also we are getting a table mod over here to allow people on the opposite seat to be able to reach the table.. I reckon the stuffing will flatten down fairly quickly anyway.. let us know what you do Hope you are enjoying the rest of the boat..maybe you should do like the old romans and eat in the reclined postion..maybe on the huge aft berth
Wanna trade?
I would LOVE to have overstuffed cushions on my 1985 H34! (They're on the list, the never-shrinking list)
I would LOVE to have overstuffed cushions on my 1985 H34! (They're on the list, the never-shrinking list)
Made for me
I am small and love moving around in our 356. I can brace myself in the cockpit and galley and there are hand holds everywhere. I even like the cushions because once I'm stuffed inside, someone else has to get up and get whatever it was we forgot! Other boats felt too open and I could imagine myself flying around when heeled over.
I am small and love moving around in our 356. I can brace myself in the cockpit and galley and there are hand holds everywhere. I even like the cushions because once I'm stuffed inside, someone else has to get up and get whatever it was we forgot! Other boats felt too open and I could imagine myself flying around when heeled over.
Brought the Women out of the Woodwork
If nothing else, Pete's post brought the women out of the woodwork! Except for Peggy it seems like there's very vew comments, let alone posts, from women. Looks like they read the posts but just don't write anything. You done good, Pete! Then, of course, I recall the great short story teller and aspiring author, Susie from Oaklahoma, last spring with her great true-life adventure sailing story - but she never came back! Wondered what happened?
If nothing else, Pete's post brought the women out of the woodwork! Except for Peggy it seems like there's very vew comments, let alone posts, from women. Looks like they read the posts but just don't write anything. You done good, Pete! Then, of course, I recall the great short story teller and aspiring author, Susie from Oaklahoma, last spring with her great true-life adventure sailing story - but she never came back! Wondered what happened?
On the other hand ...
... Maybe it's my over-stuffed body that's the problem! We removed a bunch of the filler material last weekend on the two ends, and that helped a little. The cushions look a bit limp now compared to before, but not horrible. We saved all the removed filling, however, so we can restore to original state if we decide we don't like the change. Thanks for your many comments, and let me know if any of you come up with a great solution. Pete S/V "Sh'boom" (H356 #53)
... Maybe it's my over-stuffed body that's the problem! We removed a bunch of the filler material last weekend on the two ends, and that helped a little. The cushions look a bit limp now compared to before, but not horrible. We saved all the removed filling, however, so we can restore to original state if we decide we don't like the change. Thanks for your many comments, and let me know if any of you come up with a great solution. Pete S/V "Sh'boom" (H356 #53)
Reduced the cushion depth
We just replaced the upolstery on our 35.5 and my wife required that the backrests be reduced in thickness by about one half. This gave us more room around the table and more room for the saloon berth. We made up for it with some throw pillows.
We just replaced the upolstery on our 35.5 and my wife required that the backrests be reduced in thickness by about one half. This gave us more room around the table and more room for the saloon berth. We made up for it with some throw pillows.
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