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OLarryR
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Initially Posted - 02/16/2008 : 19:06:47

I brought the mattresses onboard and took some photos of the finished project. I have included some of the photos from the original post plus the latest ones. This bunk extension is easily taken apart as the only supports bolted are the ones against the port seat. Those supports stay put and do not interfere when using the port seat alone. All other parts of the extension are of a slotted oak wood construction and 3 carriage bolts are dropped vertically thru the frame to support the 3 support legs in place. The wood slats are held in place by velcro. On top of the slats I used a 1/2" foam pad (called plastazote), then a medium firm foam mattress by Knox Foam Company.

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sweetcraft
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Response Posted - 02/16/2008 : 20:04:35

Very nice job. This bed is in the smoothest part of the boat. The best place to be in a rough anchoring. How do you set up the table with the addition? Do you still have access to the drawers?

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Response Posted - 02/16/2008 : 20:32:00

I had the mattress configured so I could remove the small addition that fits near the drawers. Then it is just removing the three velcro slats to gain access to the drawers and the rest of the mattress and the entire bunk extension can remain in place. I have gotten use to it and usually leave the extension in place most times, though, it can be easily dis-assembled, the slats stored in the uinder the seat storage areas and the rail and mattress behind the steps in the quarterberth area.

The table would probably work best with the extension removed. Before I started the bunk extension project, I already knew that the table would be a future project because I hate taking it off it's stored position and then manipulating it into the hinges on the bulkhead. I always like the arrnagement in my ODay 23 which had a smaller table but it was permanently mounted to the bulkhead and you just lowered it - it pivoted on it's hinges. So...I am planning on doing something with the table anyway. Ideally, I would like to have it on permanent hinges but also with capability to swing it/rotate it so it would go across to the starboard seat area. I am still thinking it through and then Fall/Winter is project time again. We shall see.

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Response Posted - 02/17/2008 : 14:15:39

Nice work. It is always impressive when you see a modification that could pass for original equipment.

I have been thinking about a similar mod. PO moved the galley to the starboard side on myboat - so it would probably be a little more straightforward for me to make this modification.
I do want to be able to use the table, so my mod would have to encompass easy stowage/removal of the bed.
I plan on using the V-berth for sail storage, so I could make a stowage area for the bed slats and mattress.

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Response Posted - 02/17/2008 : 20:03:02

Many would build it on the side with the longest seat area for a number of reasons but mainly because it has the length suitable for sleeping. But I chose the port side which is where the galley is on my boat so that it left the area way clear to go back and forth to the VBerth and Potti area with no intereferences. My thinking was that with an extension on the short side was that I would gain the length on the extension but also if I had the extension wrap around to the area adjacent to the galley, then I am also extending the length of the existing seat cushion. The combination of adding width and adding length makes it acceptable. Since it can be just pulled apart out of the supports, that could be done buiulding the extension on either the port or starboard sides. It has crossed my mind that I could have put another slat support 2"x2" on the other side of the rail and then adding slats like I did on the port side, I could do same on starboard and then have it like a king size bed. But then you would have no accessibility to the VBerth area and...it's just an overkill that I really do not need. The fact is I have a lot of interest in these projects and using them but I will be lucky getting my spouse to stay more than a couple of overnighters on the boat/season.

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Response Posted - 02/18/2008 : 20:19:40

Larry,

You did a great job! I wish I had the patience to build something like that for my boat.

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 02/18/2008 : 21:03:55

Gary - Thanks for the comments !

I made the mistake of starting this project back last Spring...just when frequent sailing kicks into high gear. The increased sailing made me put the project on the backburner till this past Fall. I took it one step at a time. I first decided the general arrangement - which side I was going to have it function on. Then worked on the first support - How to make a support that used the mast column but with no drilled holes and would support a rail rigid and yet could easily be taken down. I work about 5-10 minutes away from where my boat is docked and so I can easily spend an hour or so onboard tweaking the design/work on the fitup, etc and still get home by dinner time.

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