[Rhodes22-list] cockpit cushions

Arthur H. Czerwonky czerwonky at earthlink.net
Fri Jul 4 12:07:34 EDT 2008


Mary Lou,
TOL - I wonder if the underside of the seats could work as a protected rack when they are not in use - two or three nylon straps, outboard to inboard which could be secured with snaps on each side.  Anyone just leave the cushions on the seat?
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net>
>Sent: Jul 3, 2008 3:15 PM
>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cockpit cushions
>
>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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