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GBR Dory
Joined: 25 Oct 2021 Posts: 7 City/Region: Sitka
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Alacrity
Photos: Alacrity
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:59 am Post subject: Cutting leg opening in passenger side forward bulkhead |
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Hi All,
We have a 2004 22' Cruiser and have the old story of people want to sit facing forward. Our forward dinette bench does not move and I've epoxied a nice chart into the table. So, I don't want to modify the table and I've just retired the 19 year old Toyotomi heater that was mounted inside the v-berth.
I've seen a random photo of an older C-Dory with the bulkhead trimmed out but has anyone with a similar aged boat done this? My family like the idea of sitting on the forward bench with legs stretched out into the v-berth.
I am in the process of installing a diesel heater under the galley and adding ducting to the v-berth, windshields, and cabin in general. The forward bench cushion will be easily modified to fit whether facing forward or aft.
Thanks in advance
G _________________ Greg G
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Gene&Mary
Joined: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 206 City/Region: Seattle/Center Island
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Linnea
Photos: Linnea
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:14 am Post subject: |
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Go for it. Best mod I ever made. Helps for sleeping and access too. |
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GBR Dory
Joined: 25 Oct 2021 Posts: 7 City/Region: Sitka
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Alacrity
Photos: Alacrity
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for having pictures in your album to see, it looks great and very open. I was just thinking of cutting a portion of the bulkhead (seat back) but leaving the dash. |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3567 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
Photos: SoBelle
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: Cutting leg opening in passenger side forward bulkhead |
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GBR Dory wrote: | Hi All,
We have a 2004 22' Cruiser and have the old story of people want to sit facing forward. Our forward dinette bench does not move and I've epoxied a nice chart into the table. So, I don't want to modify the table and I've just retired the 19 year old Toyotomi heater that was mounted inside the v-berth.
I've seen a random photo of an older C-Dory with the bulkhead trimmed out but has anyone with a similar aged boat done this? My family like the idea of sitting on the forward bench with legs stretched out into the v-berth.
I am in the process of installing a diesel heater under the galley and adding ducting to the v-berth, windshields, and cabin in general. The forward bench cushion will be easily modified to fit whether facing forward or aft.
Thanks in advance
G |
A thing to consider is if the bulkhead is cut out, how will you sit facing the dinette? The bulkhead is the backrest for the forward dinette seat.
Personally, I prefer the enclosed v-berth. It is more private, cosy, and better for sleeping (IMO). |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 21385 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: Sat Feb 11, 2023 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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The bulkhead is no structural and can be removed. I would keep the shelf above for several reasons.
You can modify the seat back to rest against this upper shelf on the port side when sitting facing aft, and the same back should be able to be used on the forward facing position. But stilling for hours with legs straight out, may not be the most comfortable position....
Go for what you want. _________________ 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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txmntman
Joined: 10 Mar 2009 Posts: 81 City/Region: GEORGETOWN
State or Province: TX
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Saint Somewhere
Photos: Saint Somewhere
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 1:19 am Post subject: |
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I have a 2006 CD22, and I made some mods to my boat after attending the Hontoon gathering last year. These include cutting out the bulkhead on the passenger side, while leaving the top shelf. I would be happy to discuss this mod with you, and there are pics in my album “changes after Hontoon 2022 gathering” (or close to that).
I would also be happy to tell you what I learned in making that mod (ie, take all you can out of the boat, because the dust during cutting gets into to EVERYTHING).
Good luck, and let us know how it came out! _________________ CD 22 “Saint Somewhere” 2020 - Present
SeaSwirl 1850 Striper "Nicky" Sold
Alumicraft Sold
Boston Whaler Montauk "Joe Bob" Sold
Hobie Cat "Mikey Likes It" Sold |
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Gene&Mary
Joined: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 206 City/Region: Seattle/Center Island
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Linnea
Photos: Linnea
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 11:30 am Post subject: |
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We removed the top shelf also. One of the many reasons to do this mod is to accommodate sleeping for taller folks. You do have to build a small "shelf" with a pad to extend the berth. Taking the top shelf out allows much better access and allows that sleeper to sit up.
You can reuse the black edge trim to trim the new cut edges. |
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GBR Dory
Joined: 25 Oct 2021 Posts: 7 City/Region: Sitka
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Alacrity
Photos: Alacrity
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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I got brave and made the cuts to the bulkhead! I hope the link goes to the photo, but it's in our boat album regardless now.
I'm still sorting out a support for the back cushion to be in either forward or aft position. I'm thinking about 2 Aluminum or stainless pieces of flat bar stock that will extend below the cushion and be attached via some belt loop type things.
It is too cold here now to fiberglass the edges so I am looking at a larger version of the black edging around the v-berth entrance.
I like the result so far.
http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=Alacrity&id=IMG_6135&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php |
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