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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.

Les solved the issue of the door clearing past the steps by making the step slightly narrower and setting it back slightly. It works great! Now I can do port side docks, but we still prefer the starboard side because a) it's easier for me to grab the docking cleat from the helm station, and b) my wife and I find it is easier to enter and exit the boat from the starboard side.

Wallas Fuel Tank underneath sink. 9/26/12 update -- we use diesel. It is such a miser on fuel, that the level has not dropped much this. Good thing we did not use kerosene, or else it would have to be discarded at the end of the season. Diesel lasts two years.

Capacity plate, autopilot emergency stop switch, and 12VDC outlet

Close up of Helm Wiring

Les solved the issue of the door clearing past the steps by making the step slightly narrower and setting it back slightly. It works great! Now I can do port side docks, but we still prefer the starboard side because a) it's easier for me to grab the docking cleat from the helm station, and b) my wife and I find it is easier to enter and exit the boat from the starboard side.

Lewmar Hatch with screen and self supporting hinge

Interior window covers

Another location for the portable toilet during the day. We found it could also be nestled between the copilot seat and berth, but of course passengers would have to sit at the table. Don't try this, however, when the top-level, fresh-water reservoir is full and the bottom container is empty. This renders the toilet top heavy, and in the event of the boat healing sharply to starboard, it could tip over. This could empty its contents onto the floor. (I know -- this happened to us.) Since May, 2012, we no longer use this arrangement, and now favor the cockpit area with a larger porta potti. (see related subfolders)

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Les solved the issue of the door clearing past the steps by making the step slightly narrower and setting it back slightly. It works great! Now I can do port side docks, but we still prefer the starboard side because a) it's easier for me to grab the docking cleat from the helm station, and b) my wife and I find it is easier to enter and exit the boat from the starboard side.

C-Nile
Apr 29, 2012

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