Greetings Groundhog et al,
Although we sold our beloved "City Zoo" in 2009 (due to my husband's stroke), I still read the Vega newsletter for news of friends (and we miss our time aboard).
Saw your post re: "one big bed" and thought of the blog we did to describe our king-sized bed option (in place when we bought her). Originally, (the previous owner's invention) one settee cushion was 1" less in thickness, and would slide to the center (atop the insert boards) to make a double berth.
Our adaptation was to make both settee cushions equal in thickness (more comfortable seating). The transformation to king-sized bunk was so simple. Just a sturdy "rail" for support on each side (see pix). We stowed the insert cushion in the forepeak (on edge, against hull) and the 5 boards (numbered on the back, in order). Measure a "template" carefully, as the width/shape of the insert changes as you move fore or aft. The thickness of the foam was about 1" less to match the side cushions and make a level surface. King-sized flannel sheets and feather duvet made a luxurious "nest".
Sweet dreams,
Mitzi and Bear Johnson
City Zoo, King size berth
To make a king-sized bed, 5 painted plywood boards are placed on support rails between the two settees.
Then a large cushion (stored in the forepeak) is put between the settees. One slat of the bed can be used for a handy table.
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Although we sold our beloved "City Zoo" in 2009 (due to my husband's stroke), I still read the Vega newsletter for news of friends (and we miss our time aboard).
Saw your post re: "one big bed" and thought of the blog we did to describe our king-sized bed option (in place when we bought her). Originally, (the previous owner's invention) one settee cushion was 1" less in thickness, and would slide to the center (atop the insert boards) to make a double berth.
Our adaptation was to make both settee cushions equal in thickness (more comfortable seating). The transformation to king-sized bunk was so simple. Just a sturdy "rail" for support on each side (see pix). We stowed the insert cushion in the forepeak (on edge, against hull) and the 5 boards (numbered on the back, in order). Measure a "template" carefully, as the width/shape of the insert changes as you move fore or aft. The thickness of the foam was about 1" less to match the side cushions and make a level surface. King-sized flannel sheets and feather duvet made a luxurious "nest".
Sweet dreams,
Mitzi and Bear Johnson
City Zoo, King size berth
To make a king-sized bed, 5 painted plywood boards are placed on support rails between the two settees.
Then a large cushion (stored in the forepeak) is put between the settees. One slat of the bed can be used for a handy table.
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