relaxing in the cockpit of a 22 cruiser

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Okay--Im not giving up so easy. Awhile back I asked a complicated question about where you find it most convenient to park you backside in the cockpit while underway/fishing/crusing. Got zero answers. Tyboo, I can't picture you sitting in a lawn chair. Nor do I imagine that everyone is perching on the gunnel. Take pitty on a new owner with busted steering who can't get out and see what other Dorians (Doryites?) are doing on the water.

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Cheers · Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 1:24 am Post subject:

I use those folding canvas chairs you can get hundreds of places. Make sure you get one with a drink holder.

TyBoo · Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 1:27 am Post subject:

TyBoo · Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 1:42 am Post subject:

Knowing how proud El & Bill, Catman, and Pat A (among others) are going to be of me for qouting that wild Oscar guy, I figured I better fess up. I knew that "Dorian Gray" was the subject of a book, but I actually thought it was the name of some old ship. So, I Googled it to find some dorky way to tie it into the message. I really ain't that well read.

Levity · Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 8:22 am Post subject:

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Spent the day yesterday on Levity with two friends. We used the usual folding chairs in the cockpit but also lounged on a folding bench that Levity has attached across the transom. The bench and cushion is comfortable. I prefer the folding chairs with cup holder. Any time spent relaxing in the cockpit of a 22 is good time.
Levity's Michael

Pat Anderson · Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 9:15 am Post subject:

Used to have that folding bench across the transom of Daydream but removed it because it blocked access to the area between the gas tanks when it was folded down, couldn't store stuff there, harder to put the plug in and out and made it too hard to see the fuel level. We are happier without it. We just use folding chairs and a little white plastic folding table to hold the coffee cups (morning) or drinks (evening). We love relaxing in the cockpit reading while swinging on the hook or a buoy...sun rising or setting, blissful!

Da Nag · Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 12:16 pm Post subject:

I know this isn't the cockpit, but I dig what Moose did on his bow - a dang hammock. You just can't get any more relaxed...

Story here...

Pic here...

MOOSE · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 11:16 am Post subject:

Hi Bill,
I'm glad at least someone sees the value in my hammock; yours is the only feedback I've received. Is one in the works for you?
Regards,
Al

Swee Pea · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 11:44 am Post subject:

Al on the Moose:

If you can post several more pictures of your hammock in your album, I would be interested in perhaps making one for myself. The great thing about this site is the neat ideas and projects available to "borrow".

John
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Da Nag · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 12:04 pm Post subject:

MOOSE · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 12:15 pm Post subject:

I'll try to get some better pictures of the hammock this summer. I'll probably have to do it from shore to get enough perspective. Hopefully the description provided previously is detailed enough. It's really pretty simple (no moving parts).

And I know what you mean about the cost. It was a big gamble, but now I don't regret it; it's worth every penny. The six inch mesh might work but would require foam padding or something else underneath to prevent various unmentionable parts of your anatomy from hanging through. All that is needed with the three inch is a towel.

What fun!
Al

Catman · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 12:55 pm Post subject:

Tyboo, "dorian" had me all aflutter with anticipation that C-Trial had provided us with a label I could attach to this non-yacht club.
Haven't known quite know how to refer to us in my wrap-ups in Nor'Westing. The overused "C-Dory boaters" goes down like milquetoast.

Doryites it is. And thank you for your extensive investigation.

C-Trial · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 5:38 pm Post subject:

I heard a rumor that the S. Californian Dorians (Doryites) would preferred to be called Dorilinos and the Great Lakes Dorians seem to prefer Doriere (not to be confused with derrière). And, finally, there is a small sect of Dorians that prefer Dorrière, since it rhymes with their favorite sparkling water.

If Tyboo starts puttin' on airs at the next gathering you may deem him a Dorrière. Remember to duck.

Just trying to be helpful.

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Cheers · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 5:41 pm Post subject:

My preference is C-BRAT

C-Trial · Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 6:00 pm Post subject:

Sorry, but we use the folding variety with arm rests. They are quick to fold up and throw inside when the big one hits, and they store well in a rack against the wall under the dinette. Two of them are kinda crowded [/quote]

Mike,

Good suggestions about cockpit seating. I especially like the idea about the below-dinette storage. What type of rack did you build--hydraulic or electric? Just a joke for an ol' papermill genius, but a serious question nonetheless.

I got side-tracked on the phone and forgot what I was going to write next. Perhaps just as well.

Later,

John on C-Trial