JohnP
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- Joined
- Dec 13, 2009
- Messages
- 1,361
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- V E N T U R E
- Vessel Make
- 1996 36' Island Gypsy Classic
I am the first one to argue changing anything from the original design is probably not the best thing to do. But---Our almost 30 year old IG 32 has been left in the dust by newer designs in the category of creature comforts.
I know she is at best a couples boat and there is only so much you can do with limited space.
Here is the issue, the vee berths are comfortable enough but cannot compare to regular house sized beds.
The separation offers some nightime challenges, and by day the area seems to become overflow storage. I thought of making a filler for the vee area, but unlike some boats the forward cabin door swings in and would not allow a full size filler.
So, take the door off and store it ashore? We like the option of closing this area if someone wants to sleep and someone else does not.
Besides with a filler in place we would have to climb almost 3 feet up and thru the open door to get in and out of bed. Not going to happen.
Of course, we could off load the old gal "Adagio" and get something with an aft cabin. But, I like the boat and selling is no fun.
Our solution of sorts, gives us a over size king berth 77 x 90+ inches!!
Takes only 5 minutes or less to set up!!
Keeps the forward cabin for storage, guests, or naps!!
Here it is in pictures. The plywood base is hinged and stores under one of the vee berth mattresses, or on top if we are using it daily. The rollout Ikea twin size mattress toppers , slide into bolsters and fit under the side decks at the aft end of the vee bunks.
At nite the door to the aft deck is only used an emergency exit. The side door is the main entrance during times the king bed is deployed.
This bed is huge and very comfy. I think we will keep her.
JohnP
I know she is at best a couples boat and there is only so much you can do with limited space.
Here is the issue, the vee berths are comfortable enough but cannot compare to regular house sized beds.
The separation offers some nightime challenges, and by day the area seems to become overflow storage. I thought of making a filler for the vee area, but unlike some boats the forward cabin door swings in and would not allow a full size filler.
So, take the door off and store it ashore? We like the option of closing this area if someone wants to sleep and someone else does not.
Besides with a filler in place we would have to climb almost 3 feet up and thru the open door to get in and out of bed. Not going to happen.
Of course, we could off load the old gal "Adagio" and get something with an aft cabin. But, I like the boat and selling is no fun.
Our solution of sorts, gives us a over size king berth 77 x 90+ inches!!
Takes only 5 minutes or less to set up!!
Keeps the forward cabin for storage, guests, or naps!!
Here it is in pictures. The plywood base is hinged and stores under one of the vee berth mattresses, or on top if we are using it daily. The rollout Ikea twin size mattress toppers , slide into bolsters and fit under the side decks at the aft end of the vee bunks.
At nite the door to the aft deck is only used an emergency exit. The side door is the main entrance during times the king bed is deployed.
This bed is huge and very comfy. I think we will keep her.
JohnP