V berths too narrow!!

[pcatterall]

Our V berths are on the narrow side, another 6 inches would be great so I am thinking of getting the saw out!!
The berths are those separated at the top end by a triangular gap which facilitates getting in and out.
I am considering either extending the bunks by 4" and having a very small gap to swing ones legs into or completely filling the gap with a ( removable) triangular section.

I think the extra comfort gained will offset the more awkward getting in and out

What have you done?

 

[paul-essex]

every boat I have seen has a panel completely filling in the gap

 

[oldgit]

Weightwatchers !

 

[lpdsn]

Can you not get one of those Bavarias. Huge after cabins.

 

[Bru]

A removable insert to fill the gap is the usual, one might almost say universal, solution

Without it, our v-berth is a bit awkward with a feeling your going to roll out, with it in its the next best thing to a real double bed

 

[ghostlymoron]

I think your best bet is a triangular infill as fitted to most boats with a vee berth. It does make getting into bed more difficult but it can usually be managed by leaving the cabin door open until you are in.

 

[l'escargot]

Always assuming that you are prepared to forgo that degree of separation between yourself and the person in the other berth...

 

[Leighb]

Our forward cabin has an unusual arrangement.

Instead of the normal full triangle infill it is divided into 2 parts. You can just fit the starboard part which makes for a wider single berth and enough room still to swing your legs round and stand up instead of launching yourself head first out of a complete triangle fore cabin.

If you want/need the full triangle then just fit the other half.

 

[oldsaltoz]

Have you considered raising the top of the berths, you might be surprised just how much more room you gain as the hull sweeps up and away from the centreline.

Adding an infill to raised berths will give you a huge area.

Good luck and fair winds.

 

[Hydrozoan]

I think your best bet is a triangular infill as fitted to most boats with a vee berth. It does make getting into bed more difficult but it can usually be managed by leaving the cabin door open until you are in.

Making and fitting a small step on a suitable bulkhead or 'wall' section outside the cabin can help greatly with access when the infill is in place.

 

[Graham_Wright]

My infill slides.