KEEP BUMPING HEAD

JamesTXSD · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 12:11 am Post subject:

I have not been able to figure a way to attach any kind of padding that doesn't interfere with closing the door. So, I have to whack my head every once in a while... well, I don't have to, but I do. It's only been 8 years. I am apparently a slow learner.

What I tell guests: "Put your hand on the top of the door frame as you enter or exit - that will remind you to duck." Most of the time, I take my own advice. The times that I don't... I usually wind up swearing. hAsn't aaaaaaffekted me, n0Ne.

Jack in Alaska · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 12:40 am Post subject: hitting head

I had my 22' CD for 26 years and was still hitting my head the last year with it.

SLOW LEARNER.

colbysmith · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 3:06 am Post subject:

I had the same problem...until... I finally got curtains made, including a full length one for the door. When the curtains (which are basically sunbrella) are rolled up they act as a buffer. If I do forget to duck completely, I hit that instead of metal. But with the blue material right there, I almost always see it and duck. Smile

1TUBERIDER · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 9:23 am Post subject:

I usually have to get banged each year to remember. i now wear a skull cap
which, when it happens, softens the blow.
Door entry is not a problem for my shorter guests. I am raising 6 grandkids.

Tad and Toby Jackson · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 9:53 am Post subject:

On the Comfy Dory, we have a wood grab bar installed on the interior of the door opening, above the door. About 16" long. Guests who are in the cabin grab that rail when standing in the cabin looking out to the cockpit and beyond. That might keep your guests from grabbing any padding that you put up there to protect against bumping.

Tad

Will-C · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 10:17 am Post subject: KEEP BUMPING HEAD

Paint a duck in yellow right above the door. When they start whining about hurting their noodle you can point to the duck and say I told you so.
Hug

D.D.

Chester · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:10 am Post subject:

ghone · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 1:02 pm Post subject:

This is how we do it. Caps off before entering cabin. Mantra for c dory is "watch yer head!" Bonk ability not only on entry but multiple vee berth points. We wack heads once in a while still. Oh well. Gotta have a hard head to be a mariner. George

Sunbeam · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 2:24 pm Post subject:

chriscarrera · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 3:19 pm Post subject:

I use the smaller stiffer pipe insulation, it stays up over the door no problem, and up above forward berth. If it gets pulled off, I just put it back up, takes 2 seconds. It is plenty retentive without glue. Small price to pay for not smacking your head.

ckcpony · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:16 pm Post subject:

I usually bang my head when I have a full head of steam running for the helm while trying to land a fish amongst a bunch of other boats. My solution was to add a second helm in the cockpit.

UncleRichie · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 8:55 pm Post subject:

Put up sign saying who ever pulls down pipe insulation down has to by the beer.
Richard

hambone · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:49 am Post subject:

So many ideas I don't know where to start. I really like the last one about buying me a beer.

Gonna look at getting some flat foam pad I believe. Glue it on with some 4200. That way there is less to hang on to and yank off. Gonna be first on my winter list of MUST DOS. THANKS EVERYONE for the great ideas.

AstoriaDave · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:31 am Post subject: