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Marinaut Interior Dinette, Galley, and Storage of the "Betty Ann"
The cabin, shown with the bulkhead removed in Les' photo on Facebook, in our view is quite large. One could argue that it is really 7' 7" long, and the 5' 9" berth extends out 18" into the cabin, which allows a person to sit on the berth while visiting with three other people in the cabin, as well as allowing easy access to the portable toilet under the center cushion. Of course, when the left, rear cushions are put into place, the berth extends to a total length of 7', reducing the floor space in the cabin at night. Visually however, the cabin still looks 7' 7"' long. That's the genius of this design. Please notice, too, the width of the floor in front of the dinette and galley: it is wide enough for two people to easily pass one another, which we feel is an important feature for living comfortably in a small boat.

Caframo heater keeps cockpit and cabin warm on it lowest setting of 600 watts when the outside temperature is in the 50s.

Double duty: the life preserver hook on the bulkhead also serves as a nifty holder for a waste basket. We cut a slot in the lip of the basket, and use recycled plastic grocery bags as a liner for the trash.

We have added a 750 Watt Sunbeam toaster (Model TSSBTR2SBK) and a 650 Watt, 5-cup Black and Decker drip coffee maker (Model DCM600B), that fits neatly on the countertop, does not inhibit use of the Wallas, and has vastly made more pleasant our overnight stays. We still love the Wallas for cooking our meals and providing heat, but it really is more convenient to use the electric appliances in marinas. Notice, too, that we added a cutting board to fit on top of the Wallas. It does not slip because we used one of those rubber shelf liners underneath. It does not get jostled around while underway -- we can attest that it stays in place in 4 foot following seas! Notice, too, the plug strip, which has a 15 amp breaker that we use with a portable shore power set-up as recommended on this site by others more knowledgeable than me.

The Wallas gets hot fast! Late in 2011, we let milk boiler over on our Wallas. What we did not know, was that the caramelized milk ran down the hose and onto the top cabinet shelf. What a mess to clean up! So when placing liquids on a Wallas, don't take your eyes off of the pot, even for a minute.

Caframo heater keeps cockpit and cabin warm on it lowest setting of 600 watts when the outside temperature is in the 50s.

Close up of fuel fill and vent pipes terminating at the the combination fuel fill/vent pipe.

After a full season: attachment of top step to fuel tank via 3 bolts.

After a full season: close up of welds on bottom step

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Caframo heater keeps cockpit and cabin warm on it lowest setting of 600 watts when the outside temperature is in the 50s.

C-Nile
Dec 27, 2012

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