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ClamBeach
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Initially Posted - 08/16/2006 : 20:53:03

I know that some of us have created a larger berth by using plywood to span the center gap in the main cabin. But where do you store it when not in use?

This guy came up with a very ingenious solution... see the 'Bed Slat Project' in the link below.

http://inetd.com/Boat/SanDiego05/Scrapbook/EXTRA/#DSC03744.JPG

WOTAM - '77 Catalina 25 SK/SR Sail Number 158

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 08/16/2006 : 21:23:23

When I had Windlass I just slid my plywood under the aft berth cushions.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 08/16/2006 : 22:15:28

If you have a dinette interior, the only thing you need is a queen size inflatable mattress because everything else you need is already on your boat.

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djn
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Response Posted - 08/16/2006 : 23:40:59

That's right Don. It makes a great bed. Cheers.

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Brooke Willson
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Response Posted - 08/17/2006 : 06:47:19

Don and Dennis, you still need to bridge the gap between the dinette and the starboard settee. I keep my piece of plywood for that gap in the quarterberth, which is pretty much my storage locker for cushions, boat hooks, and whisker pole.

Brooke

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 08/17/2006 : 07:01:08

Currently on our C250WB we use a piece of ply that we pull from out beneath the V-Berth cushions and have a block that provides support where the ply is cut around the mast post. The problem with this is the act of gettting around the cabin table to the v-berth or going without the table.

I'm working a new table project. The design includes drop leafs and the ability to lower the table to the height of the seats. The table top will be scribed to the edges of the cabin seats and a support will be added just below the top edge of the seats to support the lowered table.
So the table will have 3 positions.
a) Up with both leaves down.
b) Up with one or both leaves up.
c) Down with leaves up supported at edge of seats.
The design and method are complete, just need a few hours to build it.
The top will be supported by hinged panels which will have hinged leaf supports attached.

Stay tuned.

Paul.

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cat1951
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Response Posted - 08/17/2006 : 07:32:44

I am the beginning process of adding a queen size bed to our C-25 as well. I just bought the aerobed from QVC last night. I have done the measuring and will probably be shortening the table by about 3 1/2". Not sure of the exact amount because I am going from memory. My plan was already to build a new table out of a hardwood anyway. I just can't stand looking at a teakwood interior with a fake wood table. I plan to copy the table except for the shortened length and then devise some supports on each of the settee's. Then using the table crossways, and a couple of foam cushions for the mattress part. That way I only have to carry the extra cushion material, and maybe only one extra piece of cross support to complete the width of the queen bed. I am still working out the details, but am planning the project for the cold months.

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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 08/17/2006 : 07:56:29

I have found the simplest method is to pull the covers off of the storage areas underneath the cushions and use them to span the gap. I then roll out a queen size inflatable, pump it up and I'm ready for bed. No extra boards required. The stiffness of the cushions and the airmattress overcome the holes left open by removing the boards.
Credit to Don Lucier for this one.
http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true& TOPIC_ID=3752& SearchTerms=mattress

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 08/17/2006 : 09:10:03

I think a spot where the rollup slat idea would work out really well is spanning the seats in the cockpit to sleep outside.

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