[Alberg30] Photos of Booth Mock Up

[Roger L. Kingsland]

For anyone interested in photos of my idea for a booth, they can be found at the link below.  I tried the slick video technology I mentioned yesterday but, of course, it didn't work; so, the "old," still digital is the fall back.  Please forgive the carpentry, it was an AMO (available materials only) project; I think I only used 12 nails.

I used me as the ergonomic model, A) because it's my boat; and, B) because, although only 6', I have a long torso so I can represent tall people when seated.  The "fit" is pretty good.  The width and depth of the table and chairs are generous.  The vertical clearances are OK but the height of the seat  (measured from compressed [that would be by the butt] cushion) ideally should be 2" to 3" higher (at 18" for eating) and the table 12" above the seat (it is shown at about 10-1/2").  

Controlling dimension turns out to be shoulder clearance; height from seat underside of the side deck.  This dimension is a little tight (but not unworkable, especially for those under 6').  The solution would be to lower the current plywood bunk base by about 3' to 4".  This would require converting the outboard edge of the current bunk base joint at the hull into a stringer (w/ about a 4' horizontal.. dim. I would guess).  The added advantage of a full length stringer is the opportunity to eliminate the bunk base under the seats and have greater contiguous storage areas (cooler, silverware drawer, microwave, tanks, trash, bad children).

It would be feasible to add a table leaf over the cabin sole so 2 more people could sit on stools the same height as the new seats.  We have some fold up bar type chairs from IKEA w/ backrests that might not take up too much room in the hanging locker.  An alternative would be to elevate the other bunk to the same height and use it for overflow dining; or, fold up seats at the side of the new seats; or, slide out seats supported by open doors underneath; or swings mounted to the ceiling (only in port); or, just tell everyone else to eat in the cockpit.

Your thoughts, feedback, criticism are welcome.

Link to booth design for Alberg 30 

http://home.att.net/~jinnii/roger/mahina/booth.pdf

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Roger Kingsland
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