[Rhodes22-list] cockpit sleeping

[Steven Alm]

Johns,

I think Rummy has the best solution for cockpit filler cushions.  He has the
cushions fitted with plywood backing that makes it real simple.

Rummy, please post pix.

Slim

On Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 9:06 PM, John Shulick <jsbudda at verizon.net> wrote:

>
>  My cockpit has a teak trim board running around the inside edge, about
> 3/4"
> inch lower than
> the seat.  I've been thinking about cutting the plywood to drop down
> on this edge to fill in the footwell.  Makes for much smaller pieces
> to stow.  But I don't know if the plywood will stay put once we put
> some weight on it   More research is required!
>
> John my concern with your modification is can that teak strip hold up under
> the combined weight of you and whoever doing whatever under the stars and
> such. For myself and the wife this would require at least 1/4" bolts
> running
> every foot or so along the teak strip before I would trust it. Why mark up
> such a nice trim piece when you are using the inflatable mattress to make
> up
> any differences in heights? If you do manage to shift the plywood while
> under load then I salute you you salty old dog!!!
>
> Have fun
> John Shulick
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