[Rhodes22-list] Storage

[Bill Effros]

Bud,

Thanks for asking the question.

I've been looking at that space for years.

I've used it for cockpit fill-in cushion storage, but I don't like the 
way the pieces rattle around, and stowing them in the V-berth (which I 
use for nothing but storage) protects them better.  I've used them to 
store life preservers, but they aren't really ready in an instant for 
emergencies.  They are great for snaking wires--plenty of room.

I find it uncomfortable to lie under the cockpit seats to work inside 
the combings, so anything stowed there must go in and out in a hurry, or 
I just won't do it.  The boom room might be an excellent utilization.

I have considered storing fresh water inside the combings, and even 
pumping it to the high side to flatten the boat--I'll bet the boat would 
go faster--but I haven't gotten around to doing that.

Bill Effros

budconnor at earthlink.net wrote:
> Has anyone figured out a clever use for all that space inside the port and starboard combings?
> It is accessable from under the seats and seems like a good place to hang extra rope or fenders
> or what???   It may even be a good place to store a boom room.
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> -Bud
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