Small SailBoat Cabin Design

[skaraborgcraft]

If you have intake and exhaust openings it it not watertight. You can't have both.

Yes, you can. Watch an Yrvind video on his waterproof ventilation.

 

[skaraborgcraft]

I cooked for 3 months with a single Trangia stove that burns methylated spirit.

Which fits into a pocket. It is slower than a gaz burner, but it was cheaper to run. The disposible gas cartridges for gaz or those portable stoves are insane expensive compared to a "904
" bottle, which i believe is the largest bottle than can be used below, and not placed in a specialised gas locker.

 

[skaraborgcraft]

Can be swapped out in any of the French Islands (or used to be), compared to the British bottles. I went parrafin for 2 years with no complaints.

 

[skaraborgcraft]

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+ You can enter while soaking wet, sit facing the bow, and remove your wet clothes without getting the bed wet

One of my biggest gripes in a small boat, getting below in soaking wet foul weather gear, and being able to not only remove it, but hang it somewhere without getting salt water anywhere else. Usually ended up in a pile on the sole by the compaionway. I would still have a lightweight canvas/silicon tarp to close off a dry area, small boats without a spray hood are liable to get water below everytime the hatch is open or washboards removed in times when foul weather gear is being worn. A good sprayhood would solve a lot of that,

 

[skaraborgcraft]

fridge

No, the goal is spirited sailing followed by sitting down with an ice-cold beer while gazing at your efficient machine anchored right there.

Hang a beer in a sock from a rail and keep it wet throughout the day, and wind will lower its temperture.

 

[skaraborgcraft]

Despite its age, and limited beam, this still works as a sea-going interior. It lacks the anchor-time "double-cruncher", but an avon inflatable makes a fine waterbed!

 

[CarlosK2]

After sorting out the details regarding the ventilation ports—which aren't windows—everything is clearly defined, right down to the bed foam.

One of the things I’m really excited about is having three spots to hang clothes on hangers rather than just hooks—hangers like in a real closet, even though these are open:

- outerwear
- wet rain gear
- dry rain gear

By the way, some of the best gear I own is second-hand British Army surplus.

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"sopranino" and "trekka"

That's the spirit.

But my windsurf board, seen from the stern, is going to look like an aircraft carrier in comparison.

 

[skaraborgcraft]

Good find on the photo! Giles "Barchetta" class (sopranino/Trekka) really were ballasted big dinghies. There was one for sale in Falmouth a few years back, for not much money, but it was the 5ft draft that put me off.

 

[skaraborgcraft]

Does Club Nautico allow entry to you in your ex-army gear? Best bang for the buck in gore-tex jackets, i never bought another motorcycle jacket or trousers after going ex-MOD. I miss my ex-MOD Taylor-Bates pressurised parrafin lamp/heater, turned a cold wet sailing day into a cosy warm cabin.

 

[CarlosK2]

Luckily, I don't keep my old Mini Transat at a "Real" (Royal) "Club Náutico" (Yacht Club), but rather at a fishermen's association.

 

[gonzo]

One of my biggest gripes in a small boat, getting below in soaking wet foul weather gear, and being able to not only remove it, but hang it somewhere without getting salt water anywhere else. Usually ended up in a pile on the sole by the compaionway. I would still have a lightweight canvas/silicon tarp to close off a dry area, small boats without a spray hood are liable to get water below everytime the hatch is open or washboards removed in times when foul weather gear is being worn. A good sprayhood would solve a lot of that,

My experience in small boats is that you sleep on your wet clothes. Otherwise, your dry clothes end up wet too.

 

[skaraborgcraft]

Herbulot Corsaire had a compact double-cruncher. Not bad for an 18ft.

I always found the fisherman more friendly that Royal Club Nautico....... and always , "¿Navegas desde Inglaterra en ESO "

 

[gonzo]

Those net hammocks are the best to keep things secure. They also let stuff dry.

 

[skaraborgcraft]

I will give this interior a hard pass.....

Though having a keelbox that doubles as a sink and water closet saves space.

 

[gonzo]

The hardware for canting keels takes significant amount of space.