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Mike_J
Joined: 26 Mar 2012 Posts: 373 City/Region: Victoria, BC
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Natural C-lection
Photos: Natural C-lection
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 12:57 am Post subject: v-berth sleeping - which way |
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I was wondering which way people sleep in their CD22 v-berth. it seems as if the forward end is slightly higher, but it is a bit claustophobic in there.
I have tried both ways and am trying to decide which is best... I am leaning towards having my head aft... _________________ Mike and Monica Jackson, Victoria, BC
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AnchortownJim
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 54 City/Region: Anchorage
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Coho
Photos: Coho
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 2:16 am Post subject: |
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We always sleep with our feet forward and our heads aft. Much more comfortable. |
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Spike
Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 572 City/Region: Kent
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Bootleg Hooch
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:05 am Post subject: |
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We sleep heads forward, not only is it a slightly head higher but also a lot easier to shimmy in and out of berth for middle of the night nature calls _________________ Chuck
Bootleg Hooch |
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ghone
Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 1428 City/Region: Nanaimo
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kerri On
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:20 am Post subject: |
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Head aft, I always want feet forward in a boat, leftover from sailing days I think,
Toesy, woesy room is snug for three but good for two!!!😍
George |
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Aurelia
Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 2331 City/Region: Gig Harbor
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:20 am Post subject: |
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Heads aft of course. It does seem that the bow end is higher but once you get a couple of adults up there the space levels out quite nicely. We sleep Aven up there with us so we really need the shoulder room.
Greg _________________ Greg, Cindie & Aven
Gig Harbor
Aurelia - 25 Cruiser sold 2012
Ari - 19 Cruiser sold 2023
currently exploring with "Lia", 17 ft Bullfrog Supersport Pilothouse |
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rogerbum
Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 5922 City/Region: Kenmore
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Meant to be
Photos: SeaDNA
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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I always slept feet aft when I had my 22. I like looking out in the cabin - it seems more claustrophobic to me to stare at the enclosed bow area. Besides, it's bad feng shui to have your back towards the entry. _________________ Roger on Meant to be |
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C-Green
Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 310 City/Region: Houghton
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Green
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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We sleep across the front. I filled the notch with plywood and foam-in-a-pillow-case. Before setting the bedding up, I note which way the boat lists and make the head side on the high side. My wife is 5-8 and I'm 5-11 and I'm the one sleeping more forward but it works for us. Midnight pee is more of a hassle though.
Jay |
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Sunbeam
Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 3990 City/Region: Out 'n' About
State or Province: Other
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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I sleep one of two ways:
1) Feet aft, because, like Roger, I like the "view" into the cabin and out the door to the cockpit. It does give less headroom though, and one has to be careful in sitting up (the turn of the deck is hard as concrete!).
2) Athwartships at the after end of the berth, head to port and feet to starboard.
#2 is roomier, but #1 seems nicer for stowing day things in the V-berth (along starboard side). |
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Larry Patrick
Joined: 03 Dec 2011 Posts: 605 City/Region: Dallas
State or Province: PA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Sea -Jo
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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Tried both ways ,seems more comfortable feet towards bow,except for turning around to get out. Lot of pillows to keep from sinking on sides. Adding foam topper this weekend. |
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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
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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Always feet forward. I find it easier to get out of the bunk this way. Plus I often read in bed--the head room, fans, and lights on the aft end of the bunk (bulkhead) are very important to us. _________________ 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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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7445 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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Feet to the pointy end... I'd rather play footsie than be face to face, if one party snores, and I'm not saying anyone in our boat, RV, or home does that.
We would spend up to 6 months at a time on the boat and found the V-berth (with a memory foam pad) to be very comfortable. |
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AstoriaDave
Joined: 31 Oct 2005 Posts: 994 City/Region: Astoria
State or Province: OR
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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Feet to the pointy end, because it gets crowded if our heads are at the pointy end. We also discovered that in our small cruiser, not a Cdory, heads forward exacerbated rainwater accumulating at the forward end of the cockpit. Even moving everything possible aft in the cockpit did not prevent this. Our scuppers are aft.
Nothing like stepping barefooted into an inch of ice cold rain water to wake you up! _________________ Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR |
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