[Rhodes22-list] Storage

[Rob Lowe]

All right, I'll bite.  I usually the one to do so.  What are the "combings"?

Rob (still learning boating terminology) Lowe
S/V Getaway


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Storage


> Bud,
>
> Thanks for asking the question.
>
> I've been looking at that space for years.
>
> I've used it for cockpit fill-in cushion storage, but I don't like the
> way the pieces rattle around, and stowing them in the V-berth (which I
> use for nothing but storage) protects them better.  I've used them to
> store life preservers, but they aren't really ready in an instant for
> emergencies.  They are great for snaking wires--plenty of room.
>
> I find it uncomfortable to lie under the cockpit seats to work inside
> the combings, so anything stowed there must go in and out in a hurry, or
> I just won't do it.  The boom room might be an excellent utilization.
>
> I have considered storing fresh water inside the combings, and even
> pumping it to the high side to flatten the boat--I'll bet the boat would
> go faster--but I haven't gotten around to doing that.
>
> Bill Effros
>
> budconnor at earthlink.net wrote:
> > Has anyone figured out a clever use for all that space inside the port
and starboard combings?
> > It is accessable from under the seats and seems like a good place to
hang extra rope or fenders
> > or what???   It may even be a good place to store a boom room.
> >
> > -Bud
> >
> >
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