Who else over nights on a 272???
 

I'll be doing my first overnighter this weekend on my first boat..Any suggestions..Also has anyone ever made some sort of cushion section to go between the two bench seats...

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I have, I screwed two pices of wood to the sides, just underneath the cushion and cut two boards to fit in. They slide in an out very easy. Find some foam 2-3 inches so it will fit flush.

It`s tight in a 242 :D

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We overnight in our 292 all the time. Less swim platform it's a 272... :drink:

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I've done it in my 311, looks like the only difference in the cabin is my sofa is bigger, the v-berth is actually comfy, but it depends how many you are sleeping in there :D :evilb:

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Funny chit :evilb: I have overnighted in mine twice. The v berth was plenty big for my wife and i. I did sleep one time in the middle on the floor betwwen the benches. never will i do that again.

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Me too. Not by choice though, that's where I ended up after way too many cocktails!!! :drink:

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We did several 4 night trips in out 312 (very much like the older 272). I even added A/C to the cabin. Also did a couple overnighters with 3 KIDS!!! They slept on the benches and one in the floor or, out on the cockpit floor with the cover on. I built an extension the the bed because the cushions ran flat to the bench seats. It doesn't look like that setup would work on yours though.

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Ya know i thought about that... :D

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Like Thirdbird, thats where I found myself in the morning, had a few bloddy's to get rid of the backache. :drink: :drink:

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YUP :drink:

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Yep , Like Masi said. The previous owner of mine put 21/2 clam shell moulding below the couches.
Then cut and finished two pieces of plywood to lay in there. Got big piece of foam upholstered to fit in between. Makes a nice place to :D :D :D oh yeah sleep ;) ;) .
I also have a full enclosure and a CruiseAir unit for the hatch if necessary :cool:

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We have done it in my friends 311 every weekend for the last 8 yrs!! usually 4-6 on the boat,looks like a people bomb went off!! I have had 3-6 on my 24 footer also,we like to party and stay where we are,a little safer that way!
The most on a 311 was 11 people in RAIN!! sucked with the cockpit cover on!!

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Anyone have any pics of the center piece....??

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Try this link. The photos are from a 357 bed conversion but should help you out. :crazy:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...&highlight=357

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Did that in my 353..... after a night out with my good friend Jim Beam :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :evilb:

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The wife and I overnight about 5-6 times each summer on the 233LS. It's comfy and a larger boat would be a bigger hassle to trailer, service, dock, load/unload, maintain, etc.

We're not real big but any more peole and it would be more then comfy...

You'll be in good shape for a great night.

Set anchor well, consider the power draw of your anchor light and prepare for damp conditions in the morning before dozing off.

Re: Who else over nights on a 272???
 

The wife and I overnight about 5-6 times each summer on the 233LS. It's comfy and a larger boat would be a bigger hassle to trailer, service, dock, load/unload, maintain, etc.

We're not real big but any more people and it would be more then comfy...

(Hopefully it went well.)

Set anchor well, consider the power draw of your anchor light and prepare for damp conditions in the morning before dozing off.