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Jefffriday
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Initially Posted - 08/03/2012 : 10:11:52

Well, I finally cut my front bulkhead and hinged it down over the head so I can stretch out, fantastic, at 6'2" I could never get comfortable

Note all the new LED lighting, new rug, table, etc.etc.

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awetmore
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Response Posted - 08/03/2012 : 10:17:33

The extra space looks nice. I'm 3" shorter and just fit into the V-berth, I could see wanting the extra room if I were taller.

My only question is has this degraded the structure of the boat?

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Jefffriday
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Response Posted - 08/03/2012 : 10:19:14

Front bulkhead is cosmetic only, not so with the aft... Also makes getting in and out ridiculously easy, even with company :)

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glivs
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Response Posted - 08/03/2012 : 17:34:41

Well done...mods look great. Can you give some details on your table...e.g., materials, mounting to bulkhead. Thanks.

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pastmember
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Response Posted - 08/03/2012 : 20:40:33

Well done indeed. Vision and execution, really terrific.

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sfsmith
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Response Posted - 08/04/2012 : 07:04:12

Ingenious. I had the structural concern, too, but it sounds like you've worked that out. Nice job.

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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 08/04/2012 : 09:44:27

Nice guitar, too.

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Deborah
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Response Posted - 08/04/2012 : 10:45:57

What a great idea! Very cool!

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 08/04/2012 : 18:07:52

Looks great Jeff!

What kind of LED lighting did you use behind the teak strip above the curtains.

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 08/05/2012 : 08:51:50

When you cut the rug to fit, what did you do to the trimmed edges? How did you finish them?

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Jefffriday
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Response Posted - 08/05/2012 : 18:41:04

the LED's are stip lights from amazon, (http://www.amazon.com/Filite-Flexible-Waterproof-3000-3100K-Celebration/dp/B004EXMSUY/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1344216182&sr=8-14&keywords=12v+led+strip+lighting ) about 20 bucks for 16 ft you can cut it and solder on again, adhesive on the back, I just stuck it on the inside edge of the trim pieces, also got a dimmer (PWM Dimming Controller For LED Lights or Ribbon, 12 Volt 8 Amp, 3301 ) from them for 5 bucks works nicely, a 12V MR16 LED bulb (
Lightkiwi Mr16/GU5.3 Dimmable LED Light Bulb 12v Warm White 2900K 40watt Equiv.
by LIGHTKIWI ) in the brass fixture, (also in the deck light on the mast) I just soldered right onto the prongs on the bulb in both installations. The table is a longer story, but I am very happy with it. I just unlatch it and it drops down into position. I usually don't even unfold the other half. I should get some better photo's of the fit and operation....sometime. For the rug (200$ deliver off ebay) I made a paper template (many pieces and masking tape) and cut the rug with razor knife, Instabind (google it) for the binding (hot melt glue gun, I got good at the end.... not so much in the beginning)the pattern hides everything :)

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 08/05/2012 : 19:05:36

Thanks Jeff.

Do you guys that sleep in the v-berth sleep with you head at the front or at the bulkhead?

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redviking
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Response Posted - 08/05/2012 : 22:52:58

How did you determine the forward bulkhead wasn't structural?

sten

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 08/06/2012 : 08:19:42

Thanks for the Instabind info....One of my upcoming (when cooler weather arrives) projects is new carpet for the cabin.

I sleep in the V-Berth....head at bulkhead and feet at the bow.

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awetmore
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Response Posted - 08/06/2012 : 09:02:39

Head at the bulkhead is the only reasonable way to fit two adults into the V-berth, plus it would be hard to get out of the V-berth without banging your head if you slept head at the bow.

redviking: I had the same question and searched the archives. It looks like most people consider it to be non-structural because there aren't chainplates attached to it. All that it really could do is reinforce the hull in that area, and it is already probably stronger (based on shape) than the big unsupported section in the main cabin, so I think that is a reasonable conclusion. We both fit in the V-berth though, so I think I'll leave my bulkheads alone.

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Response Posted - 08/06/2012 : 09:34:34

That is a really nice lookin boat.. Great Job and what a cool idea...

Thanks for sharing.

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redviking
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Response Posted - 08/06/2012 : 21:39:41

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by awetmore
 Head at the bulkhead is the only reasonable way to fit two adults into the V-berth, plus it would be hard to get out of the V-berth without banging your head if you slept head at the bow.

redviking: I had the same question and searched the archives. It looks like most people consider it to be non-structural because there aren't chainplates attached to it. All that it really could do is reinforce the hull in that area, and it is already probably stronger (based on shape) than the big unsupported section in the main cabin, so I think that is a reasonable conclusion. We both fit in the V-berth though, so I think I'll leave my bulkheads alone.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Hmmm... Most people aren't Maritime Engineers. I was also thinking about the deck...

sten

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 08/07/2012 : 04:10:50

The deck of the boat is rediculously thick and strong. I'd be surprised if either bulkheads were structural, other than the compression post. However, I'd never cut into either, for resale value. lol

Edited by - NautiC25 on 08/07/2012 04:11:06

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