An (almost) double berth in the saloon.
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 3:44 pm
Following the construction of the dinette a few years ago, it was only a matter of time to also attempt to squeeze a double berth out of it. Most manufacturers address that issue by simply dropping the table to bunk level and filling the void with cushions. I couldn't do that because the table I had built as part of the dinette would not fit the space and I wasn't keen on making another one. Also, the table was on permanent hinges and quick removal was impossible.
After some head-scratching, I sourced two-part hinges and substituted the old ones. (I also installed a catch made of teak so that the table wouldn't slide off when underway). Next, I cut two pieces of plywood to fit the space and painted them the colour of the surrounding structure. And the lucky part was that, once removed, the table fits in the space underneath. (Incidentally, Dulux's water-based, exterior-grade paint with code "Salisbury Stones 3" perfectly matches the interior gelcoat.)
As for the in-fill cushions, I had already made backrests for the seats that would fit exactly that space.
N.
After some head-scratching, I sourced two-part hinges and substituted the old ones. (I also installed a catch made of teak so that the table wouldn't slide off when underway). Next, I cut two pieces of plywood to fit the space and painted them the colour of the surrounding structure. And the lucky part was that, once removed, the table fits in the space underneath. (Incidentally, Dulux's water-based, exterior-grade paint with code "Salisbury Stones 3" perfectly matches the interior gelcoat.)
As for the in-fill cushions, I had already made backrests for the seats that would fit exactly that space.
N.