[Rhodes22-list] cockpit cushions

[Mary Lou Troy]

We keep our anchor and rode in a mesh bag in the lazarette (and get 
it out long before we need it), fenders, spare docklines, a couple of 
those CG approved throwable cushions (which are always out when we 
are out of the slip), the shore power cord when we take it with us, a 
small hose. The anchor, the fenders and docklines are the only things 
we get out under way - usually when we are approaching an anchorage 
or a marina.

Mary Lou
1991 R22 Fretless
Rock Hall, MD

At 04:07 PM 7/3/2008, you wrote:

>    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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