[Rhodes22-list] cockpit cushions

Thu Jul 3 18:29:51 EDT 2008

I find that the laz cushion holds the side cushions in place.  The
only time the side bench cushions have fallen off, the person on them
fell off as well - made for a softer fall.  Easy enough to still open
the laz to stash fenders, etc.

Dave

On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 1:24 PM, Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net> wrote:
> We keep our anchor and rode in a mesh bag in the lazarette (and get
> it out long before we need it), fenders, spare docklines, a couple of
> those CG approved throwable cushions (which are always out when we
> are out of the slip), the shore power cord when we take it with us, a
> small hose. The anchor, the fenders and docklines are the only things
> we get out under way - usually when we are approaching an anchorage
> or a marina.
>
> Mary Lou
> 1991 R22 Fretless
> Rock Hall, MD
>
> At 04:07 PM 7/3/2008, you wrote:
>
>>    Just out of curiosity, what are you all doing in the laz while
>>    underway?  I've got plenty of things that I might pull out while at
>>    anchor, and cleaning supplies, etc., but nothing other than life
>>    jackets that I would ever need underway.  If I need a life jacket in a
>>    huge hurry, the cockpit cushions are probably going overboard too.
>>    Ben
>>    On Thu Jul 3 14:15 , Mary Lou Troy sent:
>>
>>      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, [1]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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