V-berth conversions

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Paul H

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Nov 2, 2005
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Hello folks...there's always so much great advice on this forum, I thought that I would ask for some help. I was looking at converting my v-berth from the large storage space I have now, to possibly a single berth on one side, and storage on the other in the form of shelves or small lockers... If anyone has done this, or has experience in doing similar conversions, any insight that you may have would be greatly appreciated.
 
Dec 6, 2006
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Lancer 29 Kemah Texas
Storage ...

I saw your previous post on this subject and after some thought on it,I offer this...I have3 a Lancer 29..I'm hopeful your 28 is similiar up front as mine..the only way to alter the storage there,in the V Berth is to add drawers under the berth.You realy do not want to alter the fiberglass pan that makes the V Berth..this is structural and adds stiffness to the forward portion of the boat..cut this up much and you will weaken the construction alot.Hit Yacht world ( .com) and look at some of the Lancer 29's and 30's...note the drawers under the V Berth that were optional.This is about the only thing I can recomend to you,several manufactureres make Plastic (PVC) drawer sets you could add here at half the cost it would take to create them from Teak.If your wanting more storage than that...get a bigger boat. Hope this helps somehow.Fair Winds>>>> David
 
Aug 30, 2006
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A cheap way

How much winter do you have left up there? First is the triage- what doesn't need to be on the boat, what should go some where else (heavy stuff), and what's left. When you know what you have to store, you'll know what you have to build, size and number of compartments. My goal would be reversibility. Your needs may change after a season and resale will suffer, people think they want double berths. Consider a two level approach. I would make hanging storage from the ceiling by placing hooks at the top of the hull and bulkhead that would support the ends of angle iron (the kind with multiple holes in it and is painted) running parallel to the centerline of the boat about 20-30 cm apart. I would hang different size mesh bags from those bars with the light stuff like it was a meat locker. Tie some off higher, some lower. You’ll find what you are looking for pretty quickly. If you need more storage and can't imagine needing the v-berth for romance (just imagine flinging all the mesh bags out into the salon), I would lash plastic crates together to separate the heavier stuff (see link). Cover or remove the mattress, and use a rope from the door jam to the anchor locker wall to keep the stuff from shifting. The crates can stack, if you need more than one level (the bottom level crates lashed to each other will stabilize, but you may want to rope off each level), and use different colors for different items to find them easier. If you would rather build custom teak cabinetry, be sure to post a picture. Dan
 
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