Boat fitting

[Captain Coochie]

Now im happy with my little boat outside its time to go inside , any tips or websites on fitting out a boat to use max area ? 18ft so lets scale it all down eh.


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[BarryH]

Don't know of any websites, but have a few thoughts if thats any good. Smaller boats are always going to be tricky. You can't get a quart into a pint pot, so to speak.
Alway worth thinking about colours for a start. Lighter colours and plain fabrics will always open a space out. Darker ones close it in.
Couple of areas have always niggled me. Infill cushions are a bugbear of mine. Most seem to be soley for infilling then stuffed somewhere out of the way. Why not incorperate the infill into the cockpit seating. Saves storage space for a start.Talking of storage there never seems to be enough on smaller boats, especially when the bed is down. On our boat I fitted one of those stretchy nets to the roof so stuff can be stuffed out of the way while catching the zeds after the pub.
The table is another pain. Fine when your using it and a damn great waste of space when your not. Most are used to form the bed but it would be good to have it out of the way whilst lounging watching the box. This winter I'm going to sort some storage for it under the sunpad/engine cover.
Whilst on that part. Why not move the "kitchen" into the cockpit. Cooker in one seat base sink in the other. Keeps cooking smells out of the cabin. Work surfaces are always at a premium on the smaller boat. I'd like to make some that fold away. Cover them in the cabin lining fabric one side and a wipeable surface the other. You won't see them while they're folded away.
In your position with your wood wittling skills you'll be able to taylor the boat to your needs. I'd keep it clutter free to give more usable space.
It'll depend on what you want to use it for and how many people you normally have in the crew. If its just two of you then I can't see it being a problem to create a roomy livable boat where your always on top of each other......unless you want to be of course!
One thing I wouldn't have though is net curtains!!!!!!!!!

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[Strathglass]

Jason
Find yourself a copy of Ian Nicolsons 'Boat data book'.

It will tell you the minimum sizes and heights for any of the internal bits you decide you need.

This will assist in preventing any major mistakes.

Iain


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[Forbsie]

There is also an excellent book by Michael Naujok called "Boat Interior Construction" and, because I'm such a really nice bloke, I'm going to lend you my copy.

...that's unless you've completed the entire makeover by the time I get up, which is quite likely. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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[boatone]

I also have an excellent book of that sort but I cant remember the title, whoi its by or where I have put it ! If these deficiencies can be overcome you are welcome to borrow it.

Are either of you two Thames Tiddlers Yacht club types out and about this weekend? I have it in mind to trek down to Kingston.

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[Talbot]

Saw a trick with the cockpit table a few years ago, which would be of great assistance to you. They had fitted a pole that went from floor to cabin roof. The table was on a fitting on this pole and this enabled it to be at the correct height when needed as a table, lowered to make up the bed, and raised up to the deckhead to get it out of the way.

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[Forbsie]

Great idea...and Jill can use it for her pole dancing. /forums/images/icons/blush.gif

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[Forbsie]

I've got to nip down to Brighton to do a quick job this afternoon. I think I've only got a fortnight licence left, so probably won't come through the lock if I do go out in the boat.

Then again, I may see Seaspray wiv a can of beer hanging off his fishing rod tempting me through Teddington. /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

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[Captain Coochie]

So lets see if i have this right Barry ....... nets on the ceiling are ok but not at the windows ? lol
I like the idea of the kitchen out the way but thats where i keep my fuel etc .
The spinny up and down table sounds good , i have a kitchen carosel just waiting for that job :O)
Maybe Forbsie can teach us just how to dance round the pole ........ what a thought /
Any more great ideas anyone ????
Jason .
P.S Hope you find the book Tony .


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[duncan]

one foot above normal table height and you have a great little bar as well.........../forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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