Subject: Improving the step leading to V-berth on the 2018 R-27/OB
The step down to the forward berth area is made from starboard with a non slip surface. This surface is not only cold for bare feet but the forward leading edge is kind of sharp and could/can cut the sole of one's foot.
I decided to round the forward leading edge and place/stick some indoor/outdoor carpet on the surface of the step.
BTW... the Double-sided carpet seam tape is VERY sticky. 😀
This photo shows where the step is with the starboard step piece removed and laying forward of the step structure.
The top surface was covered with the indoor/outdoor carpet which I bought from Home Depot (actually they cut a strip 12 feet x 20 inches and sold it to me for $2.34 total). I used Double-sided Carpet Seam Tape to secure the carpet to the starboard step (cost was $5.47). This technique will allow me to replace the carpet easily if and when it becomes dirty or torn up in some way.
The underside of the step
The step down to the forward berth area is made from starboard with a non slip surface. This surface is not only cold for bare feet but the forward leading edge is kind of sharp and could/can cut the sole of one's foot.
I decided to round the forward leading edge and place/stick some indoor/outdoor carpet on the surface of the step.
BTW... the Double-sided carpet seam tape is VERY sticky. 😀
This photo shows where the step is with the starboard step piece removed and laying forward of the step structure.
The top surface was covered with the indoor/outdoor carpet which I bought from Home Depot (actually they cut a strip 12 feet x 20 inches and sold it to me for $2.34 total). I used Double-sided Carpet Seam Tape to secure the carpet to the starboard step (cost was $5.47). This technique will allow me to replace the carpet easily if and when it becomes dirty or torn up in some way.
The underside of the step