Jump seat in an R27 or R25?

[Gin]

I found an interesting thread from many months back about the number one thing folks would change about their R27 if they could. It was here: http://www.tugnuts.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3096&hilit=cave+seat&start=15

One intriguing idea was a kind of jump seat to be mounting in the opening into the v-berth. On our last boat, we added something like that in our cockpit area. It mounted to a small cabinet, using a full length piano hinge, and could swing up and be supported by a leg from underneath that pivoted out and braced it solidly. The table had a short teak lip that ran around three sides, and a custom cushion provided comfortable seating. It was also a handy added table without the cushion. Got lots of good use out of it.

A bit of a different implementation than others in that thread were proposing. But there seemed to be a lot of interest in the idea among the R27 and R25 owners, and I wondered if anyone has added a jump seat of any kind.

Gini

 

[baz]

I'm still working on my design for this extra V-berth located seat for our R25. Will post a drawing detail when I'm done with it.

 

[Gin]

Super! Do post when you have come up with a design. If we go for a new 27, we would have time to talk to the Ranger Tugs about how to possibly do this through the factory. That would be an attractive option for us. Would love any designs others have come up with.

Gini