[Rhodes22-list] cockpit filler planks for outdoor sleeping

[Chris Geankoplis]

We used the cockpit inserts a lot in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, not so
much in Canada (too cold).  We still have the cushions and boards stowed
under the cockpit seats against the hull.  We haven't used them a lot in
the Med. since we found ourselves in marinas a lot.  One problem I found
when we used them was that for safety considerations, we had to remove the
fuel tank and stow it in the dinghy or on a holder that hung off the ladder
on the stern of the boat.  I was concerned that if there was even a small
venting or leak that the gas fumes would be able to concentrate and there
were several possible sources of ignitions (batteries in the laz and under
the stb. seat, electrical connections and even parts of the breaker panel.
I have never heard of an actual problem or incident regarding a Rhodes and
the filler cushions, but I have seen a gas explosion on a boat up close and
personal.  For us, because we carry 13 gallons of fuel it is a bit of a
chore to move all the tanks out of the cockpit, and now that I have a large
bulkhead mounted fuel  filter under the port seat aft bulkhead, I leave the
aft most cushion and board open to circulate the air.  Perhaps I am being
too cautious here.  Any ideas or comments would be welcomed.   Attached is
a photo of our setup we had in Mexico.

Chris Geankoplis
Enosis

On Fri, Nov 22, 2019 at 7:46 PM Jesse Shumaker <
jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Graham, the ledge that the boards sit on was on the boat when I got it
> and
> I think it was already on the boat when the prior owner purchased it as a
> refurb from GB in 2013.  The boat was original built in 1991.
>
> I attached a photo from this summer showing the ledge just below the
> benches
> (and the top front of the lazarette) that the cockpit filler boards sit
> on.
> I'm traveling now so I'll be away from the boat for awhile.  When I get
> back
> I'll try to get some photos showing another view.  Hopefully that will
> illustrate how these pieces are attached.  I assume they are screwed in.
>
> <http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/file/t907/ledge.jpg>
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