[Rhodes22-list] cockpit cushions

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

John,
If you use an air matress, the different height in the laz area probably wouldn't be noticed.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: John Lock <jlock at relevantarts.com>
>Sent: Jul 3, 2008 2:36 PM
>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cockpit cushions
>
>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
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>s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
>Lake Sinclair, GA
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