Modified starboard quarter berth

looks usable even if two-thirds of the bunk goes under the cockpit seat.

The Admiral's shower took up part of the original space allocated to the starboard quarter berth. And as is usual in the course of home boat building, give-and-take comes into play so to make up for this, the berth is moved farther aft.  But the farther in one must go, knee room becomes a problem and this issue is addressed by lowering the bunk top by about 4 inches.




First week of August 2013, bringing us up to date.

The aft bulkhead of the berth sealed.

Bunk top panel is measured, cut and fitted.

Stowage hatches cut out and openings framed. Notches are precut.  

Underside view; frames extend laterally for added support. 

View of the top with the hatches on

To keep each hatch in place, DIY tongues and a sliding latch are fashioned from cast off bits of lumber.

All parts will be coated with epoxy before painting.

The slider knob is small enough not to protrude under the cushion.

It closes so well it will need a pull tab.

The latch mechanism is made from odds and ends from the wood scrap bin.

The bunk top is fully assembled and, with the hatches attached, is ready to go into the hull.

Ain't she neat!
Pull tab ribbons will be added as handles.

Aside from providing stowage space, the hatches will allow for inspection and ventilation should water find its way here. 

All in all, it's an open and shut case.