dinette to sofa

C-Hawk · Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 10:52 pm Post subject: dinette to sofa

Since Pat and I don't use the table that often, we turned it into a sofa. It can be seen in Fishtales photo album page 2. Beer

Rock-C · Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 11:16 pm Post subject:

Roger
Nice job Thumbs Up

Pat Anderson · Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 12:15 am Post subject:

Very cool, Roger!

Seeker · Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Posts: 79

Very Nice Roger!

Are the cushions custom made, or does C-Dory factory sell them ready made?

We need to do that conversion to our boat, while it's being outfitted, thanks for shareing.

Law

Adeline · Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 1:25 am Post subject:

C-Hawk · Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 12:34 pm Post subject:

Seeker-
We had the cushons custom made by our gal at Channel Islands Canvas, here in our harbor.
This was a project that grew from recovering the cushons.
As you know, the edge of the window frame can get a bit uncomfortable in rough water, and we had to have a lot of throw pillows to fill the space.
The new back cushons are wedge shaped to fit the contour of the hull, and tall enough to protect against the window frame.

Seeker · Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Posts: 79

Thanks Roger. That will be one of our first projects (of many, I'm sure) after we take delivery.

Law

katkt · Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 6:14 pm Post subject:

Very professional Thumbs Up

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 6:58 pm Post subject:

Roger-

Nice idea and execution! Did you patent/copyright the design? (LOL) Some of the best modifications/additions to the C-Dory line have come from our owner/members! Joe.

TyBoo · Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 12:06 am Post subject:

Excellent, Roger! We use the bunk as a couch pretty often so the four of us can watch the TV. Your idea of making the cushion fit and fill up the shape of the hull is great. Stuffing pillows in there just don't quite work. I think I'll add this one to the list. Thanks!

Little Catelyn · Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 4:01 am Post subject:

Sweeeeet! I had thought that after I had my boat awhile I might add some foam w/carpet along the sides of the dinette --- but not anymore!

Not only a great idea, but a nice execution as well. Thumbs Up

Corwin

canal charterguy · Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 3:48 pm Post subject: Dinette to sofa

I did a similar conversion on my boat. I had Dave @ King Marine in Seattle make one foam cushion to go over the dinette table and a one piece back cushion (bolster) with velcro sewn on back. Also had the factory drop the galley down lower and put a cushion and (bolster) back cushion with velcro sewn on back. Very happy with it as it allows for a variety of seating arrangements. Seats 5 passengers inside.To finish it off I am having two stainless footrails made to act as a footrest. I may face over them with a strip of teak later. We built the boat as a dual purpose boat to use as a family and it also will allow me to do some charters and scenic boat tours here on south Hood Canal and Lake Cushman. Can't say enough good things about working with the C-Dory factory and all the useful information I have gotten from the C brats website. We have a 6 year old son and for us I can't think of a more perfect boat for exploring the Pacific NW. I don't have any photos yet but have a web page at www.greatbendcharters.com Paul

GaryPalsgrove · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:35 am Post subject: Re: dinette to sofa

C-Hawk · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:21 pm Post subject:

The cushions were made by the same gal that did our canvas. They are wedge shaped to fill the space against the hull. We took the canvas to a shop here in Santa Barbara to have the C-Dory embroidered on. We had the boat in the factory this past July and they were able to see how it was made, Jeff said that he has had several inquiries about adding the sofa as an option-- who knows when?

Wayne McCown

We acquired a 1999 22' C-Dory Cruiser spring 2006. I did a conversion similar to those reported by Fishtales and Great Bend Charters. My goal was to provide accomodations in the cabin for four persons.

The old cushions were simply removed. With the table placed in the down position, the first task was to build "tops" for the two seat bins. I did so as follows. "Rails" were screwed to the inside of the boxes, matching those used to hold the table. I used three boards for each seat top, leaving an inch of finger space. This allows much easier access to these bins, as lifting/tilting the front board is typically adequate to gain the desired access.

The key to the project came next: building a "backboard" to fit across the entire port side, and "hanging" it. I made it out of 3/4" oak plywood, trimmed on all four sides with store-bought solid oak trim. I then finished it with several coats of stain, varnish and beeswax. It looks like a beautiful oak tabletop! After considerable experimentation, I was able to successfully "hang" it (using cabinet hinges) from the brackets into which the table fits in the up position. I also "tilted" it, which was/is accomplished by inserting a small cutting board along the top of the table and behind the backboard: as it reaches the back of the table, the backside "falls" down onto the extension leg of the table, creating just the right tilt. This makes for a considerably more comfortable seat than the original straight back.

My wife, who is good at interior decorating, wanted to add a little more color and interest to the C-Dory interior...and she thought we should be able to find outdoor (lounge-type) cushions that would work. After a day of comparison shopping, we bought some high end cushions from Sears. They are double-sided: one side has a floral pattern, and the other is striped. Two lounge cushions, facing each other, form the seat: the pillow ends turn up to form what look like the arms of a sofa. Four chair cushions form the back. We also got two "throw" pillows to round out the set. The whole looks like a real, if casual, sofa.

This backboard, since it is not "fixed," can easily be lifted out (and placed in the V-berth) to return to the gaucho/table arrangment, if and when desired. In that configuration, the two lounge cushions form the two facing seats (and the back cushions placed into the V-berth, or used elsewhere as desired).

I also came up with a couple of other uses for the "backboard." Laid flat and extended into the aisle (and supported by screw-in legs) it is used to create a double (48" wide) bed in the cabin. (One can still sqeeze down the aisle!). At dockside, it can also be laid across the battery boxes and used as a large cockpit table (I placed all the hardware on the backside to fit between the supporting battery boxes).

I carpeted the floor with a coordinated runner. (Note: the cut-to-length carpet runners at Home Depot and Lowe's are exactly the right width for the 22' C-Dory aisle! And it's bound on both sides; I fit the ends very tightly, so there is no need for underlayment or carpet tape!)

The total cost of this enjoyable project was less than $200. [/img]