How do you get into bed? On the boat ...
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Slow_boat
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Searush
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It will only take a few minutes longer by hand - or ask if you can borrow one from someone - they may even offer to do it for you to avoid the risk of you fiddling with it & setting it up all wrong.
What you really mean is "you can't be arsed" don't you?
Kelpie
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With a combined height of only 10'6", the pair of us manage to squeeze into the V-berth in reasonable comfort. Just have to get used to not moving your feet much. Use standard duvet and sheets, not the best fit, but it just rides up against the cabin sides where the berth narrows and isn't really a problem.
On my side of the cabin I have the heater almost overhead- bliss. When I'm singlehanded I use a sleeping bag and hold it over the air outlet until it has inflated like a big warm sausage.
The dogs get the 6'6" berths in the saloon, the lucky beggars!
On my side of the cabin I have the heater almost overhead- bliss. When I'm singlehanded I use a sleeping bag and hold it over the air outlet until it has inflated like a big warm sausage.
The dogs get the 6'6" berths in the saloon, the lucky beggars!
photodog
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Swmbo gets into the aft berth first then I reverse in next to her with her making complimentary "Beeep Beeep Beeep" lorry reversing noises.
Usualy supplemented by a "This vehicle is reversing" noise...
Usualy supplemented by a "This vehicle is reversing" noise...
mcframe
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Top marks to the bloke on the Dehler 32 at SIBS - as per other SIBS threads - I guess he figured that as we were testing the aft cabin berth for 2 adults +2 children when he stuck his head down the companionway* that we were /comparatively/ serious ;-)
On a Hunter 27, it's not possible for the inner occupant to get in or out without waking the other occupant, and the kids end up in there in the morning anyway.
One of those leetle things that can affect NextBoat choice...
*"That looks cosy with the three of you! Oh, and daddy is there too!"
On a Hunter 27, it's not possible for the inner occupant to get in or out without waking the other occupant, and the kids end up in there in the morning anyway.
One of those leetle things that can affect NextBoat choice...
*"That looks cosy with the three of you! Oh, and daddy is there too!"
mawm
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SWMBO likes the queen and the hot and cold running water, so I'm left with plenty of choice.
I don't like getting in and out of the forepeak although it is spacious; the saloon beds are easy to get in and out of, but are a tad narrow; and the quarter bunks, although the most comfortable and spacious, require a Tarzan-like swing to get in....and hermit crab-like exit, but when sitting up they offer the easiest and best way to follow the passing show in a crowded anchorage.
I don't like getting in and out of the forepeak although it is spacious; the saloon beds are easy to get in and out of, but are a tad narrow; and the quarter bunks, although the most comfortable and spacious, require a Tarzan-like swing to get in....and hermit crab-like exit, but when sitting up they offer the easiest and best way to follow the passing show in a crowded anchorage.
Scotty_Tradewind
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I've given up sharing the f'ard V birth with SWMBO. Age seems to have greatly effected my ability to flex my little body to get in, turn completely around and to get out quietly in the middle of the night.
I now take up position on one of the settee births which has a trotter box under the nav' desk.
I know of one Twister owner who makes up a double in the saloon and this may be the best way to go.
I dislike sleeping bags yet still use them. You just can't stretch out and turn over easily and I'm considering using duvets in future.
I now take up position on one of the settee births which has a trotter box under the nav' desk.
I know of one Twister owner who makes up a double in the saloon and this may be the best way to go.
I dislike sleeping bags yet still use them. You just can't stretch out and turn over easily and I'm considering using duvets in future.
aquaplane
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We used to use sleeping bags, 3 season Vango ones. They usually ended up unzipped draped over the top of us like a quilt, we used a bottom sheet too.
This spring we moved to a quilt and it's been OK up to now. The bunching at the bottom was not too much inconvenience. The top end isn't quite wide enough though, draughty down the gap in the middle when both sides are tucked in.
One morning I awoke to find the quilt with one corner in the pointy end of the bed, it works well, the opposite corner fell in the gap between us and stopped the draughts. So what you need is a diamond shaped quilt, or a square one spun a bit.
This spring we moved to a quilt and it's been OK up to now. The bunching at the bottom was not too much inconvenience. The top end isn't quite wide enough though, draughty down the gap in the middle when both sides are tucked in.
One morning I awoke to find the quilt with one corner in the pointy end of the bed, it works well, the opposite corner fell in the gap between us and stopped the draughts. So what you need is a diamond shaped quilt, or a square one spun a bit.
Searush
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Aquaplane has made a good point;
We always use a good (preferably woolen) blanket UNDER the sleeping bags. It makes a big difference to the warmth & reduces condensation under the sleeping bags AND under the vinyl covered berth cushions.
We always use a good (preferably woolen) blanket UNDER the sleeping bags. It makes a big difference to the warmth & reduces condensation under the sleeping bags AND under the vinyl covered berth cushions.
AntarcticPilot
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Agree - a blanket UNDER the sleeping bag vastly increases comfort levels.
My wife and I sleep in the aft-cabin of a Moody 31; headroom is VERY limited, but the berth itself is a good size. Access only from the forward end, so basically sit at the forward end, swivel round until facing aft, then wriggle! Fortunately, neither of us is large - Calli is rather smaller than petite - so there is ample room for both of us. We use a 4-season double sleeping bag; if it gets too warm it is easy enough to unzip it and throw it back.
tinkicker0
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V berth in the cuddy. Infill means berth is midway twixt cabin roof and cockpit sole.
So hands on dashboard top and swing in ala B17 bomber.
Getting back out again, on belly, do a "wheelbarrow" until me legs clear the berth then onto me hands and knees.
Not entirely dignified, especially as we have a large window in the rear canopy offering a good view of the proceedings and there is not enough room in the cuddy to don trousers.
A grippy berth / boxer shorts material interface could end in disaster, kids crying, horses bolting and women laughing.
So hands on dashboard top and swing in ala B17 bomber.
Getting back out again, on belly, do a "wheelbarrow" until me legs clear the berth then onto me hands and knees.
Not entirely dignified, especially as we have a large window in the rear canopy offering a good view of the proceedings and there is not enough room in the cuddy to don trousers.
A grippy berth / boxer shorts material interface could end in disaster, kids crying, horses bolting and women laughing.
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Mudisox
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Ditto but she managed to find a rotating yellow light as well for me to hold.
sailorman
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I am told i mainly get out of it the Wrong side 
