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There is a foam factory near me, who makes custom foam. The couches are about 21" high. I'm thinking I could have 2 rolls made that would lie on the floor, squeeze between the couches. The foam would have to be firm enough to support weight -- I'm not sure if they can make that. I could then have a 4" layer made from a template that would cover both couches and the filler.
Not sure if it will work, but that's all I can think of. That's why I was checking if anyone had done anything
Not sure if it will work, but that's all I can think of. That's why I was checking if anyone had done anything
Went to the foam shop today.they will make 2--31" long sections, total of 21" high. They use 4" foam (firm) with 2" section glued to it. Repeat process twice (total 18") and then top it off with 3" (medium. That will serve as the filler. Lay a 4" thick piece cut to fit entire section on top.
Not cheap, but will serve the purpose if you want another full size comfortable bed
Not cheap, but will serve the purpose if you want another full size comfortable bed
Ratickle
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What the heck would you do with those giant pieces of foam when you weren't using them for a bed?
Our Marlin converts the cockpit into a bed by having a basic piece of plywood covered identical to the U shaped seating. Insert two H shaped legs into the brackets on the wood and put it in place.
On the BT, I would think the seat backs could easily be converted into a piece that rested on channels connected to the seat fronts leg area. Kind of like a daybed or futon arrangement utilizing the seat backs.
Didn't one of the old Scarabs or something have a table that was either a table or a cabin seat insert where the seatback cushions became the bed?
Our Marlin converts the cockpit into a bed by having a basic piece of plywood covered identical to the U shaped seating. Insert two H shaped legs into the brackets on the wood and put it in place.
On the BT, I would think the seat backs could easily be converted into a piece that rested on channels connected to the seat fronts leg area. Kind of like a daybed or futon arrangement utilizing the seat backs.
Didn't one of the old Scarabs or something have a table that was either a table or a cabin seat insert where the seatback cushions became the bed?
splashandburn
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I built a cushion with a couple of bars that go across the bottom of the couches and attach and then added two filler cushions on top of that. Its a pain to set up and then walk over it to get in and out of the v-berth once its set up. I was thinking of pulling the backs of the couches off - once you do that the couch surface could be close to a foot deeperc- but I can't figure out how to get the backs of the couches off. Any ideas?
Not sure how to get the backs off. I'm thinking the foam filler might be the easiest. The big downside is there is no place for storage (as has been mentioned). For the few times I'll use it, I'll just have to deal with it on the vberth.
The other storage issue for me is how to store canvass when going away for the weekend. The guy I bought the boat from had fantastic full enclosure made. It's top shelf. The glass is in beautiful (brand new) condition. I bought two hockey bags to haul it in. My wife has soft towells between each section to proect the glass, and carefully rolls it up. I need 2 bags to hold it all. When underway I put the bags on the vberth. When I arrive, the bags will fit standing up in the bilge ( front of motors).
Now , I will have to add my foam fillers to the vberth when hauling . Unquestionably the BT has awesome storage for this style of boat --- but there's never enough. That's always the case
I'm still amazed at the compliments I get on the boat, and just how overall great it is. Too bad they can't go back into business. It is one awesome boat
The other storage issue for me is how to store canvass when going away for the weekend. The guy I bought the boat from had fantastic full enclosure made. It's top shelf. The glass is in beautiful (brand new) condition. I bought two hockey bags to haul it in. My wife has soft towells between each section to proect the glass, and carefully rolls it up. I need 2 bags to hold it all. When underway I put the bags on the vberth. When I arrive, the bags will fit standing up in the bilge ( front of motors).
Now , I will have to add my foam fillers to the vberth when hauling . Unquestionably the BT has awesome storage for this style of boat --- but there's never enough. That's always the case
I'm still amazed at the compliments I get on the boat, and just how overall great it is. Too bad they can't go back into business. It is one awesome boat
splashandburn
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I've got a full enclosure for mine too. I roll them up into pieces of a bed sheet that I've cut to fit them and made (2) bags out of purple sunbrella. I used quick release straps that hold the bags up in the back of the engine compartment right behind where the drive fill bottles are. I leave them there all the time until I need them. Completely out of the way and easy access. As for the couches if the backs came off you could add a small amount of foam to the bottom and have a pretty good size sleeping surface. Trying to fit something for my kids when we travel . . . .
Ratickle
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What about a modification similar to this?
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Custom_BuiltIn_Seating_for_a_Boat.html
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Custom_BuiltIn_Seating_for_a_Boat.html
splashandburn
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I like that! Except I can't get the seat backs off:-(
CarbonKevlar
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you will need a long Philips head bit ( 6") ,pull the top of the seat back toward you feel for the screw head, there is a piece of wood that is glassed to the interior freeboard and the seat back is screwed down from the top.
CarbonKevlar
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Next, at the base of the seat back (left & right) feel between the interior freeboard and seat back (forward and aft) for a screw head.
splashandburn
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Thanks I'll check it out tomorrow and see what I can find.
splashandburn
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Here is what I did for my canvas storage. Works well - keeps it out of the way until ready to use and doesn't look that bad either.
That's a Slammin'' idea!!!...and I know you separate w/old bead sheets...but, does the eisign glass get "any" scratches at all, since it would seem to get all of the engine vibration and or boat motion????
splashandburn
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No. I seperate each piece with a custom cut piece of sheet so there's no way its gonna scratch. Plus there's not all that much that moves back there. One thing I did do is bend a couple pieces of steel to act as a cradle for the canvas bags and then I powder coated them. The straps are there to lock them in place.
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