V-berth cabinets installed.

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Red Fury

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Fluid Motion Model
C-28
Hull Identification Number
FMLT2734B717
Vessel Name
Bonny Lass
MMSI Number
338244197
I posted this mod a little while ago on the TugNuts facebook page. I am just now getting around to adding pictures to the forum here. This mod has greatly increased the functionality of our clothing storage (two adults and two kids). We are no longer living out of gym bags while cruising. The admiral is quite pleased.
You can see more pictures in our album under Red Fury.
 
Bryan,

Very nice job! How is it attached to the boat?

Curt
 
That mod is absolutely awesome..... well done. Is your R27 a Classic or Outboard model ?
 
Curt, it is attached in serveal places (port and Starboard) to the bottom shelf behind the coaming pads. The first sections (port and starboard) against the bulkheads are single units that are overlapped by the remaining main bodies past the secondary bulkheads that stick down from above. both of these units (the single and mains) are secured with a single threaded bolt through the secondary bulkhead from inside the cabinets. The rest is secured via pressure fitting from the forward cabinet at the bow.
 
Baz, it is a 2017 R27 Classic.
 
Red Fury":1bq7d41s said:
Curt, it is attached in serveal places (port and Starboard) to the bottom shelf behind the coaming pads. The first sections (port and starboard) against the bulkheads are single units that are overlapped by the remaining main bodies past the secondary bulkheads that stick down from above. both of these units (the single and mains) are secured with a single threaded bolt through the secondary bulkhead from inside the cabinets. The rest is secured via pressure fitting from the forward cabinet at the bow.
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OK, I think I get it now. The cabinets extend all the way down to the liner behind the removeable coaming pads. The hole in the floor of each shelf is there to pull up the shelf floor to access the space beneath? Is that correct?

Curt
 
Red Fury":3byesntz said:
I posted this mod a little while ago on the TugNuts facebook page. I am just now getting around to adding pictures to the forum here. This mod has greatly increased the functionality of our clothing storage (two adults and two kids). We are no longer living out of gym bags while cruising. The admiral is quite pleased.
You can see more pictures in our album under Red Fury.
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This the kind of stuff that absolutely amazes me and kinda scares me at the same time. Such talent as this I do not have. I am really impressed with this quality job.
 
Curt, you are correct. All of the space behind and above the bolsters is usable.
 
Red Fury":2mcnzpdg said:
Curt, you are correct. All of the space behind and above the bolsters is usable.
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Thanks. Would have helped if I had looked at the other photos in your album first! :shock:
 
Now that Bryan has done this for the R27 (Classic) I wonder if he has templates for the various panels for others to copy. It's the curved shapes for the hull sides and overall curvature of the hull longitudinal dimension that is obviously a challenger to get right.

I'm quite good at carpentry and will look at doing something like this for my new R29 CB.... and if I do I would offer any templates for the fixtures to others.

The R29 does have 2x portholes on port and starboard sides and does have more storage places than does the R27 Classic. However, adding some extra storage spaces, as done by Bryan, carefully without adding too much cluttering would improve things for sure. I like that Bryan's solution provides cubby holes with hinged door panel to stop stored items from flying around uncontrollably when in rough waters.

Bryan, are the panel doors latch mechanically or with magnets ? A mechanical latch would be better otherwise the magnetic strength maybe insufficient if the going gets rough and objects hit up against the inside of the paneled doors. You don't want 1st Mate to have to dodge flying objects, right ? :lol:
 
Baz, I do not have templates..... but is can easily be disassembled for a robust duplication project. I'm afraid that each individual install maybe too unique to mass produce this. It may work for late model 27 Classics - I would have to see if it fits easily in other boats. As for the latches - yes they are magnetic. We only put clothing, books and such in these cabinets so not much danger of shifting weight or flying objects. These have been in for over a year now and a full cruising season with towing over several thousand miles - no accidental openings yet. The magnets are quite strong.
 
Wow, that is a nice one ;-) I love that mod and can see it working in any of our boats with a custom set of ribs. Hmm, may have to consider this this coming winter. Already overloaded for this year.
 
I am in awe! The photos in your album make the project look doable for even the challenged craftsman like myself.....
Sadly, I believe the RT-25 Classic v-berth has almost an identical amount of room for these cabinets. Looks like it's next winters project for me! And just when I thought the 2020 winter's Our Journey project list was going to be short from all the work being finished this winter!
 
Wow again!!! Our boat is too small to copy this but if we could we would. Beautiful.
 
Impressive! Functional and good looking.
 
Nice Job, good utilization of the space. Looks good and it is functional. One of the best parts of TugNuts is owner ideas and owner customizations.
 
Hey Mr. Gizzi...although you are overloaded I do know someone who lives very near you who would love to work on this project with you! We can start with your boat and then if it works, we can do our boat! What do you think? I'll even supply the wine...Seriously, if you ever decide to take this on count me in!
 
Red Fury":2et79p5x said:
Curt, it is attached in serveal places (port and Starboard) to the bottom shelf behind the coaming pads. The first sections (port and starboard) against the bulkheads are single units that are overlapped by the remaining main bodies past the secondary bulkheads that stick down from above. both of these units (the single and mains) are secured with a single threaded bolt through the secondary bulkhead from inside the cabinets. The rest is secured via pressure fitting from the forward cabinet at the bow.
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Not sure what you mean by attaching port and starboard. Speaking of one side only for now how was it attached? Are they easy enough to remove if the head liner needs to come out?
 
A very impressive example of cut and fit cabinetry in very close and exasperatingly tight quarters. Finding reference points for taking measurements must have been challenging as well as the fabrication and fitting. It looks like you generated plenty of interest for someone to create patterns for the Hull shape. Great work!
 
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