[Public-List] stern squat

[George Dinwiddie]

Jeremy,

On 2/15/13 8:33 PM, j_l_brown wrote:
>   I lived on my motorbike for almost a year.
> I've backpacked in BC extensively as well.
> Sleeping downhill is the only thing I don't tolerate especially in my
> home, every day.  I'd not fuss if I was only on the boat on the
> weekend.
>
> I sleep in the salon in the winter when alone despite the slightly
> short berth.   With two in one berth that is not comfortable(a mostly
> sleepless night last night confirmed this fact, 12" each is too
> narrow).
>
>
> Head forward with two in the v berth is uncomfortable as well.
> Nothing makes a girl less inclined to spend the night again than
> waking up by bashing their head on the shelves or deck as they sit
> up.  I do at least once a week when sleeping head first but I have a
> thicker skull I suspect.
>
> It's something I'd like to correct at least somewhat.

Have you considered just putting a foam wedge under the v-berth 
cushions? With a full water tank and an empty lazarette, it shouldn't 
take much.

  - George

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