Reconfiguring forepeak / eliminating V berth - Sailboat Owners …
Jul 22, 2013 · Pondering if anyone has reconfigured their forepeak and got rid of the v berth? What odd you do up there? Any pics? My islander 28 has has two sette...
How do you make the best use of them? - Multihulls World
Jan 29, 2021 · On board cats of less than say 40 feet, they might only be used to store sails and equipment. But from 45 feet, the forepeaks of cruising catamarans are tall, long and wide enough to install a more functional compartment, or even a living space.
Preventing condensation in forepeak after sleeping
Nov 15, 2015 · The forepeak on my 1984 C30 has no natural venting and so everything is moist and covered in condensation when I wake up in the morning. The rest of the boat stays dry, and the forepeak dries out within one hour of opening the companion way once I'm awake.
Boat berth: forepeak conversion - Practical Boat Owner
Oct 18, 2023 · No loose and awkward triangle of wood commuting around the boat, and no need to compromise the height of the doorway to the forepeak. No smelly cushion either. Boat berth: the basics. The alternative design is simple.
Forepeak suite years in the making | Morgan 38 Sailboat Forum
Oct 15, 2023 · Inspired by the large hatch on the Frers 58 "Swiftsure" as it made sail handling (setting and dousing) much easier. On our boat it more like an atrium. The ceiling strips are Eastern hard rock maple. A ledger on the port side to supports multiple 1x6 poplar bunk boards to bridge the gap. Easy to remove and store.
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Forepeak Bulkhead | Sailboat Owners Forums
Aug 12, 2020 · I am looking for information on removal of the forepeak bulkhead. I am 6'3" which makes the V berth unusable for sleeping. When I remove the bulkhead I can stretch out with plenty of room to spare, thus, I would like to leave this …
How to Sleep Comfortably in the V-Berth on a Boat
V-berths are normally tucked in a separate cabin known as the forepeak. The bed usually spots a triangular shape from the shape of the hull. However, in many modern designs, there is often a triangular notch that cuts out from the middle section of the aft-end.
Forepeak Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of FOREPEAK is the extreme forward lower compartment or tank usually used for trimming or storage in a ship.
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