I know how the table swivels around, but what kind of cushion arrangements are used for the birth? Are there certain ones that are to be used? Manual doesn't seem to have anything to say about it.
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Elaine
extend the bed....
with the forward-most curved seat cushion. Turn the table so the largest portion of the table is forward leaving no space for sitting. Lay the seat cushion on top of the table and that becomes the head end of the v-berth. I wrap a strap to connect the head and mid-section cushions so they don't become separated during the night. Also, a standard square floating cushion wedged between the seat cushion and the mast-post helps keep the head cushion in place. A sunbrella cover over the windows helps keep the rising sun out of your eyes. I hope this helps.
with the forward-most curved seat cushion. Turn the table so the largest portion of the table is forward leaving no space for sitting. Lay the seat cushion on top of the table and that becomes the head end of the v-berth. I wrap a strap to connect the head and mid-section cushions so they don't become separated during the night. Also, a standard square floating cushion wedged between the seat cushion and the mast-post helps keep the head cushion in place. A sunbrella cover over the windows helps keep the rising sun out of your eyes. I hope this helps.
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Ray Bowles
Dick, We use the bunk under the cockpit and let
the grandkids use the V-berth. Actually we removed 16 inches off the table end while retaining the same table curvature. This GREATLY opened up the floor plan while still allowing 4 adults to eat without problems of space or 2 adults and 3 kids. I don't even want to think about trying to sleep in the v berth muchless trying to climb out of it. We mounted nice reading lamps in the aft berth with 4 seperate book racks as we spent over 60 days and nights aboard our 95 H25 last summer. If you use the front V berth for kids then they will figure out how to make it work all by them selves. Ray S/V Speedy
the grandkids use the V-berth. Actually we removed 16 inches off the table end while retaining the same table curvature. This GREATLY opened up the floor plan while still allowing 4 adults to eat without problems of space or 2 adults and 3 kids. I don't even want to think about trying to sleep in the v berth muchless trying to climb out of it. We mounted nice reading lamps in the aft berth with 4 seperate book racks as we spent over 60 days and nights aboard our 95 H25 last summer. If you use the front V berth for kids then they will figure out how to make it work all by them selves. Ray S/V Speedy
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Elaine
Ray, where are your bookshelves, etc.....
We also live aboard our 26 in the summer and will be heading off to the Chesapeake Bay this week. Since you've spent some time living aboard the 26 as we have, what are some other accommodations that you've made to manage your belongings for an extended period of time. Feel free to add pictures. Others are encouraged to share their ideas, as well.
We also live aboard our 26 in the summer and will be heading off to the Chesapeake Bay this week. Since you've spent some time living aboard the 26 as we have, what are some other accommodations that you've made to manage your belongings for an extended period of time. Feel free to add pictures. Others are encouraged to share their ideas, as well.
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Ray Bowles
Elaine, We were very fortunate in that the first
owner of our 95 H26 installed a marine head and 20 gallon holding tank. The tank is mounted in the lower portion of the tall clothes locker in the head. The top of the tank is just below the level of the small shelf directly behind the throne. I used 5/16" plywood and made a shelf ontop of the tank and added another 1/2 the distance remaining above the first. These are excellent for towels and all the other house keeping linens etc. The tank extends approx 3 feet to the rear of the wall behind the head into the under cockpit sleeping area. The tank really requires very little space into the aft cabin from the port hull side and was finished externially with a beautiful wooden exterior wall. The tank is about 3'l by 2'h and 8" thick. On this outer wooden surface we hung 2 large 3 slot magazine racks and another on the aft side of the galley cabinet where it faces the aft bunk area. I also made nice wooden doors to close off the rear battery compartment area. Our boat has 110V shore power added and other electrical and electronic goodies and most of them reside in this area. Between the electrical equipment fumes and the cold draft at night comming out of here I simply closed it with doors. I hung these with piano hinges on top and extendable arm locks to hold them open. I added another actual book shelf about 18" long on this wall above pillow and head height. On the wall infront of the head enclosure there is another book shelf mounted rather high with the first aid kit and flare kit below it. The second best item after the marine head and holding tank was the addition of flat floors and added shelving under the galley and in the vanity cabinet. I used the same plywood to make flat floors and expanded the very small original shelves to almost full expanse shelving. You wont believe how much more useable space you gain if everything sets flat and not all piled up on itself. To attach the new shelves you simply take 3/4 by 3/4 inch wooden stock and glue it to the fiberglass hull sides with construction adheasive. Make the sq. stock as long as your shelf will be. When the glue is dry place your shelf atop the sq. stock and tack in place with a brad gun. Figuring out how to fit a shelf into the restricted space is the main trick but doable. Must get to bed as it's late but catch us by e-mail if you'd like any other ideas. Ray & Maria S/V Speedy PS. The Columbia River behind Grand Coolee Dam will be high enough to launch the boat Thursday so hopefully we'll get some sailing in before we sale her.
owner of our 95 H26 installed a marine head and 20 gallon holding tank. The tank is mounted in the lower portion of the tall clothes locker in the head. The top of the tank is just below the level of the small shelf directly behind the throne. I used 5/16" plywood and made a shelf ontop of the tank and added another 1/2 the distance remaining above the first. These are excellent for towels and all the other house keeping linens etc. The tank extends approx 3 feet to the rear of the wall behind the head into the under cockpit sleeping area. The tank really requires very little space into the aft cabin from the port hull side and was finished externially with a beautiful wooden exterior wall. The tank is about 3'l by 2'h and 8" thick. On this outer wooden surface we hung 2 large 3 slot magazine racks and another on the aft side of the galley cabinet where it faces the aft bunk area. I also made nice wooden doors to close off the rear battery compartment area. Our boat has 110V shore power added and other electrical and electronic goodies and most of them reside in this area. Between the electrical equipment fumes and the cold draft at night comming out of here I simply closed it with doors. I hung these with piano hinges on top and extendable arm locks to hold them open. I added another actual book shelf about 18" long on this wall above pillow and head height. On the wall infront of the head enclosure there is another book shelf mounted rather high with the first aid kit and flare kit below it. The second best item after the marine head and holding tank was the addition of flat floors and added shelving under the galley and in the vanity cabinet. I used the same plywood to make flat floors and expanded the very small original shelves to almost full expanse shelving. You wont believe how much more useable space you gain if everything sets flat and not all piled up on itself. To attach the new shelves you simply take 3/4 by 3/4 inch wooden stock and glue it to the fiberglass hull sides with construction adheasive. Make the sq. stock as long as your shelf will be. When the glue is dry place your shelf atop the sq. stock and tack in place with a brad gun. Figuring out how to fit a shelf into the restricted space is the main trick but doable. Must get to bed as it's late but catch us by e-mail if you'd like any other ideas. Ray & Maria S/V Speedy PS. The Columbia River behind Grand Coolee Dam will be high enough to launch the boat Thursday so hopefully we'll get some sailing in before we sale her.
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Tom Wootton
Ray, how about some pictures?
I've been reading about all the various customizations you've done to your H26 for close to a year now. I'm dying to see what it looks like before you sell it. Any chance of that? A good digital camera will be essential equipment once you head for the horizon, don't you think? If you buy it now, Your fellow H26 owners will be eternally grateful. BTW how's the bluewater boat search going?
I've been reading about all the various customizations you've done to your H26 for close to a year now. I'm dying to see what it looks like before you sell it. Any chance of that? A good digital camera will be essential equipment once you head for the horizon, don't you think? If you buy it now, Your fellow H26 owners will be eternally grateful. BTW how's the bluewater boat search going?
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Elaine
Great ideas, Ray...I never thought
of flat floors inside the cabinets. Thanks for taking the time to respond with all of your suggestions. Elaine S/V Tranquility
of flat floors inside the cabinets. Thanks for taking the time to respond with all of your suggestions. Elaine S/V Tranquility
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Ray Bowles
Thanks everyone. I get my kids to take pic's and
help me post them. Later on I'll post a story about selling Speedy in the parking lot. You will be amazed. Park it and they will come!!! I just wish I had 6 more boats to park. That should be enough sales for 1 day. Ray.
help me post them. Later on I'll post a story about selling Speedy in the parking lot. You will be amazed. Park it and they will come!!! I just wish I had 6 more boats to park. That should be enough sales for 1 day. Ray.
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