[Rhodes22-list] cockpit cushions

[Mary Lou Troy]

A couple of considerations:

One is storage of thecushions when not in use. We store ours in the 
cabin when not on the boat. The shorter side cushions along with the 
larger laz cushion fit well into the cabin. Not sure if the longer 
side cushions would fit as well. Just something to consider.

Our covers are made of the open weave Phifertex(sp?). It doesn't 
stain, dries quickly and doesn't slide around as easily as sunbrella 
or similar materials. Ours are more than 10 years old. The vinyl 
piping on the edges is looking a little ratty but the cushions and 
the Phifertex covers look great.

Mary Lou
1991 R22 Fretless
Rock Hall, MD

At 02:36 PM 7/3/2008, you wrote:
>At 02:08 PM 7/3/2008 -0400, R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:
> >The problem I see with the side cushions going all the way to the rear is
> >that it limits accessibility to the lazzerette. You know me, I like to keep
> >things simple. Anything that inhibits movement or accessibility is a real
> >problem. I get enough bumps and bruises just mixing drinks while 
> I'm  sailing.
>
>Since my cushions are going to need replacement soon, I've been
>considering both styles as well.  For my own needs, I'm inclined
>toward the side cushions that go all the way to the stern and no
>cushion on the laz.  Nobody sits on the laz while underway and it
>would be most accessible if not covered at all.  If I need additional
>seating while moored, I'll just pull out a couple of throwable PFDs to sit on.
>
>I currently have the other style, with the wide laz cushion.  That's
>a pain to lift and hold up out of the way while you're going into the
>laz.  Maybe a couple of gas struts on the laz cover would solve that,
>but it would still be there.  'Specially considering there is usually
>stuff piled up back there like beach towels, the main sheet, binocs,
>snacks, etc.  I'd rather do away with it altogether so I can lift the
>laz cover unencumbered.
>
>A little velcro stuck on the underside of the side cushions should
>keep them in place while under way.
>
>Now... that leaves the problem of using the whole cockpit as a
>sleeping area during nice weather.  You would probably need something
>on the laz to completely stretch out.  I still think I'd us a
>separate filler cushion just for that purpose that gets stored
>inside.  Maybe just a piece of foam you can roll up tight and shove
>in the forepeak.  Haven't got this all thought out yet.
>
>Cheers!
>
>John Lock
>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
>Lake Sinclair, GA
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>
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