Secret hatch?

[SLyle01]

On our new R27, changing the bedding the other day, we noticed a small hatch-door beneath and aft of the forward-most V berth cushion. Any clues what is inside that? Cannot get a good look from the tight angle.
Thanks.

 

[Wee Venture]

We have a different model boat (R-31) but on ours, that is where you get access to the bow thruster.

 

[Kimberly Dawn]

I am confirming that is your access hatch to the bow thruster for servicing.

 

[baz]

On our new R27, changing the bedding the other day, we noticed a small hatch-door beneath and aft of the forward-most V berth cushion. Any clues what is inside that? Cannot get a good look from the tight angle.
Thanks.

Yes, bow thruster access hatch. This space (above the hatch) can also be used to store the cockpit table and bow-deck table. It's a tight fit, but they will stow there.

 

[Kimberly Dawn]

Barry,

If your bow table pedestal was an extension type like your dinette table pedestal (like 2019), they have changed that pedestal to be like the cockpit table fixed-mount pedestal. Bow table has a ledge it fits into to support bow cushions as a berth.

Bob

 

[baz]

Barry,

If your bow table pedestal was an extension type like your dinette table pedestal (like 2019), they have changed that pedestal to be like the cockpit table fixed-mount pedestal. Bow table has a ledge it fits into to support bow cushions as a berth.

Bob

Bob: I was mistaken about my mention of "bow table" which I thought could be installed in front of the bow deck lounge seat. This table is not included with the R27/OB. When I owned the R27/OB I stowed just the cockpit table above the bow's thruster hatch.

...and yes, the extension type table in my R27/OB's V-berth was a special and a unique feature which I was adamant about to have as part of my purchase agreement. This unique table was essentially not removable and was rock solid when raised to serve as a table. :lol: