[Rhodes22-list] cockpit cushions

[benonvelvetelvis at theskinnyonbenny.com]

   Just out of curiosity, what are you all doing in the laz while
   underway?  I've got plenty of things that I might pull out while at
   anchor, and cleaning supplies, etc., but nothing other than life
   jackets that I would ever need underway.  If I need a life jacket in a
   huge hurry, the cockpit cushions are probably going overboard too.
   Ben
   On Thu Jul 3 14:15 , Mary Lou Troy sent:

     A couple of considerations:
     One is storage of thecushions when not in use. We store ours in the
     cabin when not on the boat. The shorter side cushions along with
     the
     larger laz cushion fit well into the cabin. Not sure if the longer
     side cushions would fit as well. Just something to consider.
     Our covers are made of the open weave Phifertex(sp?). It doesn't
     stain, dries quickly and doesn't slide around as easily as
     sunbrella
     or similar materials. Ours are more than 10 years old. The vinyl
     piping on the edges is looking a little ratty but the cushions and
     the Phifertex covers look great.
     Mary Lou
     1991 R22 Fretless
     Rock Hall, MD
     At 02:36 PM 7/3/2008, you wrote:
     >At 02:08 PM 7/3/2008 -0400, [1]R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:
     > >The problem I see with the side cushions going all the way to
     the rear is
     > >that it limits accessibility to the lazzerette. You know me, I
     like to keep
     > >things simple. Anything that inhibits movement or accessibility
     is a real
     > >problem. I get enough bumps and bruises just mixing drinks while
     > I'm sailing.
     >
     >Since my cushions are going to need replacement soon, I've been
     >considering both styles as well. For my own needs, I'm inclined
     >toward the side cushions that go all the way to the stern and no
     >cushion on the laz. Nobody sits on the laz while underway and it
     >would be most accessible if not covered at all. If I need
     additional
     >seating while moored, I'll just pull out a couple of throwable
     PFDs to sit on.
     >
     >I currently have the other style, with the wide laz cushion.
     That's
     >a pain to lift and hold up out of the way while you're going into
     the
     >laz. Maybe a couple of gas struts on the laz cover would solve
     that,
     >but it would still be there. 'Specially considering there is
     usually
     >stuff piled up back there like beach towels, the main sheet,
     binocs,
     >snacks, etc. I'd rather do away with it altogether so I can lift
     the
     >laz cover unencumbered.
     >
     >A little velcro stuck on the underside of the side cushions should
     >keep them in place while under way.
     >
     >Now... that leaves the problem of using the whole cockpit as a
     >sleeping area during nice weather. You would probably need
     something
     >on the laz to completely stretch out. I still think I'd us a
     >separate filler cushion just for that purpose that gets stored
     >inside. Maybe just a piece of foam you can roll up tight and shove
     >in the forepeak. Haven't got this all thought out yet.
     >
     >Cheers!
     >
     >John Lock
     >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
     >s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
     >Lake Sinclair, GA
     >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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