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matt_unique
Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 1881 City/Region: Boston
State or Province: MA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Napoleon
Photos: Napoleon
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Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:50 pm Post subject: Footrest? |
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I can't seem to find the threads discussing the installation of a footrest. I know others have created a footrest level with the existing "lip". I'm 6' but a level platform from the lip would be perfect and it would create another small storage cubby.
Thanks! _________________ Captain Matt
Former owner of Napoleon (Tomcat) Hull #65 w/Counter Rotating Suzuki 150's. |
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Dreamer
Joined: 01 Jan 2006 Posts: 1764 City/Region: Really Sunny SaddleBrooke
State or Province: AZ
Photos: Dreamer
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:17 am Post subject: |
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Hi Matt,
Is this what you had in mind?
It works well for us but I'm only 5'9". The helm seat is also raised as you can see with enough room for a silverware drawer.
The shelf is Melamine with Teak trim.
_________________ Roger
Once a C-Brat, always a C-Brat
Dreamer- Sold 25 Feb. 2013 |
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matt_unique
Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 1881 City/Region: Boston
State or Province: MA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Napoleon
Photos: Napoleon
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:20 am Post subject: Footrest |
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Thanks Roger, that looks great!
Where did you pick up the materials? |
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Discovery
Joined: 08 Dec 2003 Posts: 1239 City/Region: LOA, UTAH
State or Province: UT
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Discovery
Photos: Discovery
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:03 am Post subject: |
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Matt, We had Discovery built with a storage compartment as the footrest. Of course that was in the eariy days of the TC255 production. Our boat was the 5th one built, and has many custom cabinets. The footrest has about the same storage capacity as the dinette footrest.
Brent _________________
Brent and Dixie,
1984 22' Classic sold 2003
2003 24' TomCat sold 2005
2006 TC255 Discovery Sold 2020
2006 CD 22' Angler Sold 2014
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matt_unique
Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 1881 City/Region: Boston
State or Province: MA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Napoleon
Photos: Napoleon
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:21 am Post subject: Rest |
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Another example of a great job!
Where does yours open? Also on the top? |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20815 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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We choose not to put in a foot rest, since I occasionally want to stand, using the seat as a "Leaning post". Instead, we put a "corral" on the outside, where we keep spotlight, ditch bag, lines for the "D" ring by the window for mooring, etc.
I would like to have an adjustable foot rest--The C Dory 25 does have a foot rest--and the storage area is shallow, but handy.
I would probably experiment with a piece of plywood, with short "legs" on it to see what height works best for you--then get the Decaboard and teak trim for the final product, with a hinged top, and extra storage. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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Discovery
Joined: 08 Dec 2003 Posts: 1239 City/Region: LOA, UTAH
State or Province: UT
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Discovery
Photos: Discovery
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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Matt, The top opens up, about 2/3 of the surface. It is hinged on the back (the seat side). You can also see that I added a 4" lift to the helm seat. Created a great place for the log book and all the manuals etc. The door faces forward. See the Discovery album, TC255 sub album for other pictures of the custom cabinetry.
Brent |
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