Crew comfort . .
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:16 amWhile daysailing, the crew (whether me or my sailing friend) would often sit on a throw-cushion placed on the sil of the cabin hatch. That position was confortable and had a very good view forward. But after a while you felt the sil thru the cushion. So, I made a foulding platform (just the size of the throw-cushion) which was supported by the cabin hatch sil and the top edge of the centerboard trunk. It also serves as a table for meals while sitting on a folding stool in the cabin. And it serves as a gallley. The folding platform is stowed inside the cabin on the starboard side under a shelf.
The stove is a "Brinkmann" Single Burner Propane Stove "www.brinkmanncorp.com". The legs have been removed and the propane bottle fits thru a 4" hole cut into the platform. The stove & its bottle stow on the cabin shelf (you can see the shelf in the background of the galley photo) which also has a 4" hole cut into it for a "flush" stowage.
The seat/shelf has a small lip around its top so that the cushion or dishware won't easily slide off when tilted by a passing wake. A drawback: entry into the cabin is a bit awkward. On the other hand, the platform is easily removed and stowed.
- Construction detail for folding seat.
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The stove is a "Brinkmann" Single Burner Propane Stove "www.brinkmanncorp.com". The legs have been removed and the propane bottle fits thru a 4" hole cut into the platform. The stove & its bottle stow on the cabin shelf (you can see the shelf in the background of the galley photo) which also has a 4" hole cut into it for a "flush" stowage.
The seat/shelf has a small lip around its top so that the cushion or dishware won't easily slide off when tilted by a passing wake. A drawback: entry into the cabin is a bit awkward. On the other hand, the platform is easily removed and stowed.