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karentc
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Initially Posted - 07/25/2005 : 21:09:02

I am also looking to make a bed in the cockpit- and would like to cut some wood or something to put in the walkway to support some cushions. Has anyone done this before or have any advice on how to or how not to do this? Any templates???
Thanks so much!!!
Karen

Karen Christensen
Moondance, #5465 1986 C-25, SR, FK, Honda 8
Traverse City, Michigan

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mfasis
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Response Posted - 07/25/2005 : 22:11:11

Karen,

Check out Don Casey's 100 Fast and Easy Boat Improvements. There is project to build a cockpit grate berth.

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 07/25/2005 : 22:29:09

Hi Karen,

I seem to recall that someone simply bought a sheet of 3/4" exterior plywood, cut it into several pieces that could be stowed behind/under the settee cushions, and then used an air mattress on top ... 'pretty simple, but it might not be what you're looking for.

Good luck with the project ... let us know what you decide to do.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 07/25/2005 : 22:52:43

Who cares until after the first hard freeze? I hate bugs. However I hear here are no bugs hat far north.

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karentc
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Response Posted - 07/26/2005 : 07:19:17

Hey,
Thanks for the good information.
I did find the photo of the cockpit bed in the tech photos and will most likely create a template & make it out of plywood or some such material. Wondering about a stable lightweight plastic instead of plywood... Also, I just ordered Don Caseys book on 100 Fast & Easy Boat Tips from Amazon, it looks great!!!
Thanks again for the great information and yes we do have bugs- mosquitos and the ever abundant boat spiders yuck!
Karen :)

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 07/26/2005 : 10:13:22

The simplest way to make a cockpit bed is to use the access boards from beneath the cabin settees to span to the cockpit seats, then use either the interior cushions or a blow up mattress to sleep on.

As for bugs, a mosquito canopy suspended from the boom should do the trick or even a double wide sleeping bag canopy.

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karentc
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Response Posted - 07/26/2005 : 12:14:16

Well now why didn't I think of that???
Duh. Great information AGAIN! 0 boat bucks...
Thanks Don!

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 07/26/2005 : 14:42:57

You're welcome!

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Gloss
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Response Posted - 07/26/2005 : 20:12:12

I did this modification to my old C22, and have it on my list to do on my 25.

I got the idea from the Rhodes 22 manufacturer's website.

What I did was attach strips of 1/2" x 3/4" teak along the sides of the cockpit benches 1/2" down from the top of the bench (I placed a 4'level across, and then made marks 1/2" down) I attached these strips with 3/16" oval head bolts. I cut to fit two (in the case of the 25, with multiple lazarettes, I'll do three) pieces of 1/2" thick luan plywood from Home Despot, and then sanded, rounded the edges, and applied Cetol.
Makes for a great sleeping platform. I used my Therma rest pads from my camping/backpacking days. I love to sleep under the stars.
Problem is the moisture/dew in the morning. No problem. I bought fleece sleeping bags with a nylon cover on it from boaters's world for 20 bucks. Works great. Or, you can get nylon fabric from the fabric store. it's 60" wide so get 2 1/2 yards. Makes a great sheet.

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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 07/26/2005 : 20:21:25

Here's another bug screen idea. This guy was on the BEER cruise with us this year.

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karentc
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Response Posted - 07/27/2005 : 14:31:57

Tom,
Thanks for the great photo!
Any idea what size that is?
Thanks so much!
karen

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