[Alberg30] Raised Main Cabin Bunks

[Larry Morris]

Roger,

Just remember Beer can play tricks with the mind.  Does the pphrase "If it
ain't broke don't fix it" come to mind.  Remember your headroom is dictated
by the side deck not the coach roof.

Larry
Solstice #501

----- Original Message -----
From: Roger L. Kingsland <rkingsland101 at ksba.com>
To: Alberg 30 public list <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 4:28 PM
Subject: [Alberg30] Raised Main Cabin Bunks


> Since we all are probably all frustrated navel architects, I thought I
would
> float what might be a stupid idea out to everyone for feedback.
>
> I have been perplexed as to why the bunks in the main cabin on A30s are so
> low (at least those in #148).  They are several inches below accepted
> ergonomic standards and it would seem that raising them would allow for
more
> storage underneath.  Also, the bunks are too low to be able to see out
> (pilot house style) those wounderful "picture windows" while seated.
>
> I had a few beers on board yesterday (a good reason to suspect the validy
of
> the idea) and determined the optimum seat height to see out of the main
> cabin ports is just a few inches lower than the galley counter and table
> height (they are about the same height).  This height would allow the
> opportunity to install a two person fore n' aft, "booth" on the starboard
> side (I have a refrigerator with the door facing forward on port so I can
> only raise that bunk about 6" before the door bumps into the cushion).
>
> The middle third of the current starboard bunk area could be a table (that
> would mount directly below the locker door), and the end thirds could be
> seats.  Each would align with one of the three storage doors above. The
> table could drop down to form a high, single bunk at seat level.  The
users
> feet (under the table) would rest on the on the current bunk base so there
> could be room for a drawer under.  The advantages are I could have a sit
> down nav station, great dining for two (I might be able to devise pull out
> seats for two more) and a "base cabinet" under each seat (gobs more
> storage).
>
> I could probably put a tank (beer keg) or tool storage under the aft seat
> with microwave or cooler above it.  With optimum seat height a few inches
> below galley counter height, the back rest could fold down to form extra
> counter space (to replace the fold up counter there now).  Since the
forward
> seat is partially behind the starboard side fore/aft bulkhead, I might
want
> to access that storage from the seat (or install a tank).
>
> One downside is the bunk heights will differ by about a foot which should
> not matter so much if I can figure out how to seat 4 at the table for
meals,
> games etc. I might even mock up the solution in plywood to see how it
feels.
>
> For anyone interested, what do you think?
>
> Roger Kingsland
>
> Mahina Manu, A30 #148
> On the hard at N40-29.284, W79-53.854
>
> (412) 252-1500 x101 office
> (412) 779-5101 cell
> rkingsland101 at ksba.com
>
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