R25 questions about interior stuff

[Foxislandmotts]

Hi. I apologize in advance for this long and multi-topic post, but I've been holding back for the 5 months we've had our R25 while I've tried to figure some things out.

First and foremost...bedding. I've researched this topic and haven't found anything that seems to fit our needs. We need something that's easy to make...getting a sheet around those cushions is a pain! We also want to be able to use the storage under the V-berth without completely unmaking the bed. We are currently using a foam pad over the cushions that is too thin and not providing enough support. So...a thicker pad is a must. Many of the "sleep systems" that I've looked at are too much like a giant sleeping bag, which I really don't want. Really, just a great bottom surface would be great. Do any of you use BunkSox? Did you add more padding? This might be the way to go...wrapping each cushion piece would provide access to storage. There are other manufacturers...YachtBedding.com, Welcome Aboard, Travasak,etc. Any satisfied users? I sew, but would rather pay good money for a good product/solution. I am aware that I may be asking for too much. There have been some good conversations about this but most are older posts and I'm hoping there are new ideas to share.

Also looking for solutions to galley wall storage. I'd like to use the wall to the right of the sink to store just about anything that would help save space in the cupboards. Has anyone used a metal pegboard system?

Has anyone found hooks that fit the teak "rail" that goes almost all the way around the ceiling?

What about good solutions for hanging book/magazine storage?

Last...for now...looking for ideas about how to make shades for the hatches.

Thanks in advance if you have ideas to share. You can also reach me at jmcmott@gmail.com.
Janine

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

Hi Janine:

I can help out on a few items. We use a 3" memory foam pad that supplies great support but we cut it to fit the entire bed. From Bed Bath and Beyond we bought 3 bamboo boxes. They are about 10 inches long, 2 inches high and deep enough to fit spice bottles into. I mounted 3 of these in the area you are talking about. Also from BBB you can find a brown painted hook that fits nicely over the wood lip above the curtains. These can be used for hanging things. At Joann Fabrics you can buy product called marine vinyl, it comes in a roll and you have them cut whatever length you desire. Black on one side and grey on the other. We cut pieces to fit above the hatch screens to block out the sun, inexpensive, they last and work and look fine. If you'll send me a PM with your email I'll take photo's and send them to you.

Jim F

 

[Red Raven]

Hi Janine,

We use the Yacht Bedding Stow and go product. No tucking sheets around the cushions and it is easy to still access the storage compartments under the cushions. It is a "giant sleeping bag" but you do get to chose the fabric design and it does include separate sheets that attach via velcro inside the bag. We are happy with it.

We use the shelf behind and to the right of the sink behind the range in our R27 for glasses and utensils and a rack on the head/shower wall for plates and additional items. The R27 is a little different than the R25 but maybe you can do something similar. Here are some links to photos in our album.





We also added a chart/magazine rack on the wall just forward of the passenger seat. The books we are currently reading typically just get thrown behind the v-berth side panels.



I hope this helps.

 

[Foxislandmotts]

Yes, please anyone, send photos to jmcmott@gmail.com.

 

[Foxislandmotts]

After a lot of research we just ordered the YachtBedding.com "Topper" for our R25SC. We saved some money by not ordering the sheets and cover; I sew and can handle that part. We were able to "try out" the product at the Ranger Tug office in Kent before we made the decision. Should have it in a few weeks and I will post again with comments.

As for the other items I mentioned in my initial post, I am still working on finding good solutions and will post any information that might benefit others.

 

[knotflying]

We bought the 3 inch memory foam and I cut each cushion separately. I then made fitted flannel sheets for each separate cushion. Access to each compartmernt is easy. Removing and reinstalling sheet covers are a breeze. We can remove the center cusions and still have the memory foam in place on the other cushions. This allows us to stand up in the v-berth during the day for changing etc. Five years and no issues. Works for us.

Mike Rizzo

 

[Foxislandmotts]

Bedding report: Our YachtBedding "Topper" mattress arrived last week. I just made up our new bed and have to say I am very pleased. Full disclosure: haven't slept on it yet, but it seems super comfy. Importantly, it was a breeze to make the bed!

Here's what I did:
I cut a King 1.5" piece of memory foam to fit the mattress. It lays on top of the mattress - just wanted a bit extra.
I cut a King mattress cover and hemmed the sides. It lays on top of the memory foam and adds a layer of protection.
I modified a set of King sheets and comforter - a bit tricky but it worked. The bottom sheet now fits over the mattress, foam, and mattress cover. I trimmed and hemmed the top sheet so it tapers like the mattress. Likewise with the comforter.
Here is the where I got a little creative: I sewed two buttons to the tapered end edge of the mattress and put button holes in the sheets. They are now anchored at the foot of the bed, the side edges of the top sheet free to be flung aside as needed, but staying anchored just at our feet.

The mattress is light weight enough to fold up for ease of tucking the bottom sheet around, and also to access the storage underneath the cushions.

One solution found, and a very important one!

 

[rpmerrill]

All this business about putting a slab of memory foam on top of the existing bed got me thinking. That extra thickness of foam (1-1/2 to 3 inches) is just going to get in the way and reduce head height up in the v-berth. I just happen to have my v-berth cushions at home for the winter, up in the spare bedroom. (Needless to say, the first mate is not pleased.) Anyway, I just looked at them and they seem to be pretty simple. Why not pull the staples, remove the fabric, replace the foam and re-staple it all back together? Wouldn't the comfort and logistics up in the bow be much better?

 

[baz]

One of the things that really had me thinking hard about was where to store paper charts. The first thought many have and do is to roll the charts up but then are faced with where to store them.

After a great deal of head scratching I came up with a simple solution. 😱

1) First you need to fold the charts in such a way so they can be partially unfolded to display areas you're boating in. This can be done as described/referenced in this posting http://www.tugnuts.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3631&p=26823&hilit=folding+charts#p26823

2) In the above posting, read the 3rd to last posting I made to solve my chart storage issue. 🙂

 

[Chimo]

We are also excited about our 2017 R25SC and have picked up some great tips here. We were a little nervous when we saw the covering on the V-berth cushions. They looked really nice, rather like a mattress ready to be covered by a mattress pad. Since I sometimes jump up here to pop up through the hatch and have been known to throw "stuff" into the V-berth we decided to add a little insurance. We covered the cushions with an outdoor furniture material that is resistant to water and stains. We wanted the cushions to be removable for washing so that added a lot of work. Rather than staple the material to the base as with the original my wife sewed in the corners and we glued Velcro strips to both base and fabric. It was a lot of work but worth it. The result can be seen in our album.

 

[Foxislandmotts]

Another solution! I purchased a Rovel wire grid system (available at KitchenWorks.com) and mounted it on the bulkhead in the galley. I made a canvas pouch hanger for silverware and purchased some accessories - a basket and hooks - to hang various galley items like a pot holder, utensils, soaps, wine opener. I am very pleased with the results. It doesn't take up very much room and is quite utilitarian. And inexpensive. I would post a photo but despite Bruce's instructions, I am unable to make it work. If you are interested, email me at jmcmott@gmail.com and I will probably be able to send you a photo.

Also, cruised to Jarrell Cove this weekend and spent our first night with our new bedding system. Couldn't ask for a comfier experience.

Janine