Open up C-22 berth?

Doryman · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:58 pm Post subject: Open up C-22 berth?

I have yet to actually sleep in the berth of my new-to-me 22 but I can see that it is much more of a cave than the berth on my Tom Cat. I am curious as to whether anyone has enlarged the access, perhaps in a way similar to how David modified his 16, which you can see HERE.

Thanks,
Warren

dotnmarty · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:06 pm Post subject:

Sleeping in a cave isn't all that bad. Just enjoy that beautiful boat...

RonJr · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:10 pm Post subject:

Look http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album250&id=Bulkhead_removal_project&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

Swee Pea · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:27 pm Post subject:

Would this mod effect the structural integrity of the boat? Just wondering.

John
Swee Pea

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:29 pm Post subject:

The dash piece is screwed into place, so isn't really structural.

localboy · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:47 pm Post subject:

I've wondered about something similiar; opening up the deck, above the berth entry, on the bulkhead on our 25. I can't tell you how many times I've JUST hit my head on it. (I'm not as flexible as I used to be) In a perfect world it would slide forward, but I may just hinge it to simplify the job.

Doryman · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:50 pm Post subject:

That is what I was looking for. I thought I remembered seeing it before!

Thanks.
Warren

P.S. Foggy Dew mod inspired by Gypsy mods.

Bill Uffelman · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject:

Gives the boat a Marinaut feel. Might want to radius the corner that remains looks like it could hurt even with the edging.

Bill Uffelman
Las Vegas NV

Capital Sea · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:29 pm Post subject:

Those photos of Gypsy are interesting. Gypsy was/is a 25, am I right? Also, the seats are entirely different. On my 22 a 2007/8, the seat is a sliding reversible seat and the bulkhead serves as the backrest when the seat is set up as a dinette. I could go for the more open feel if only the backrest issue could be solved. Also, it would still be nice to have a privacy curtain.

Ron Cowan · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:45 pm Post subject:

Love my '85 Classic for the reason in this post. It is so easy to enter and exit the berth and note how the "dash" area follows the window line. Check the Elk-Tenn album.
Ron

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:11 pm Post subject:

Gypsy is a 22.

thataway · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:25 pm Post subject:

The port side of the bulkhead betweent he main saloon and the V berth is "floating"--pop rivets, screws and lag bolts--there is no structural component. You can also get the same type of edge trim at most marine suppliers. Have at it.

localboy · Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:36 pm Post subject:

ffheap · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:59 am Post subject:

Hi Folks,

I also have a 1983 Classic Angler and one feature I love is the access to the berth area. On the last Erie Canal trip I started to sleep across ship and found it easier to get in and out of my sleeping bag and easier to get to my "stuff" which was in various bags. Also I had a much better sleep.

Another feature is that it is easier to get to the head. I saw one 22er having to use a 13" porti Potti because of head room problem.

If also makes the cabin seem bigger.

Fred

416rigby · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:18 pm Post subject:

We love this project. It was great fun. Quite possibly the best thing we've done. Great airflow as well as access. I wanted to round off the corner more but was pressed for time and will do it later on. I have to figure out exactly how do the trim to get the look I want.

Go for it!

Rick