East meets North - the write up

[Twister_Ken]

"after an evening of solving the worlds social problems to the satisfaction of all concerned"

Except those with the social problems, conceivably?

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

oo no.... they would have been perfectly happy with the wide ranging and far reaching conclusions that Jim, Dave, two highland distillieries and I reached. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Sixpence]

Sounds good to me /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Out of interest , any comments on proposed layout for Miss Ellie , comments from other owners also appreciated
At the moment she has no provision for cooking , navigating or dumping /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Proposal
Convert port side aft berth to nav station , removing all bedding and fitting VHF , chart plotter and all other nav station kit here , and have the tunnel where you stick your legs when sleeping , as extra storage space
Convert stbd one to a mini galley , again with leg space for stowage but for cooking items
Dumpster will be by means of a porta loo between the two vee berths with a curtain dividing from rest of cabin
Any comments ?

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Perhaps do the nav on a piece of wood on the berth?.... don't bother with a fitted chart table on a 21'er?.....

I reckon the secret on a smaller boat is to dual purpose as much as possible. For example, Dave has a small fold down locker that contains the hob. This folds back when out of use to keep a spare seat/berth. he also has a step out of the companionway that has a lifting lid to reveal a sink. Both well thought through and sensible use of available space.

 

[Twister_Ken]

That's pretty std layout on a small boat.

What cooking fuel, and where/how are you storing that?

For Portaloo, you could substitute a bucket, if you're not a) easily embarrassed or b) sailing in sensitive waters. Also, can be used in the cockpit (why did you think it was so named?) and there's a certain primeval charm in taking an open air dump.

 

[Sixpence]

Good thinking Neil

Ken , I think we're possibly looking at a two burner gas stove with integral gas container , similar to the camping types

 

[Twister_Ken]

Strictly, I don't think that type should be kept below decks in case of gas leaks.

 

[Oliveoyl]

We chartered probably the smallest and oldest boat in the whole of Croatia. Loo was supposed to be a portaloo, but it took up too much space, so we left it behind and made do with a bucket. The galley was quite clever - a kind of chariot thingy -2 burners on top, cupboards for crockery, pots'n' pans and gas bottle underneath. It slid on rails from the aft cabin to the saloon, and could be stowed when not in use. Unfortunately we once forgot to bolt it back in place, and during a bit of a blow, it came zooming out from under the cockpit and launched itself across the saloon, shattering much of its contents, and nearly taking my leg with it.

 

[Sixpence]

Wasn't aware of that so thanks Ken , I 'may' have to rethink

Olive , sounds like quite an ingenious arrangement , might have to think about that
I bet Popeye got the blame for the breakages /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Oliveoyl]

I forgot to bolt it, he forot to check, so blame apportioned equally. As for my cracked rib the same day.....

 

[Kylora]

Great report Neil

I assume that the man himself was staying aboard for the rest of this week as we haven't heard from him.

I see from one of your photos that Silkie's new cooker doesn't have a grill which is probably safer for the skippers beard.

Ash