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zz28zz 06-04-2014 12:00 AM

What are these compartments for?
 
What are the 2 small compartments under the v-berth in the cabin for?
They're too small to store much more than a towel and they are a pain to access.
Thought they might be for ballast but that's just a guess.

CraneHillFast 06-04-2014 06:57 AM

I have three compartments in mine. Not sure why the 29 would just have 2? I removed the v birth mattress pad as we never sleep on the boat. That way the compartments are easier to access and gives more room. Also I attached cooler straps to store my cooler up there and it wouldn't get shook around. I can fit my 25 and 45 yeti up there. One of my compartments is sealed, the other two are not and have drain holes, stringers etc. if I store anything in those two I just use an inexpensive dry bag from wal market.

US1 Fountain 06-04-2014 07:26 AM

My 32 has 3 large ones there. Store all the stuff I never use there. That's were I keep my life jackets and seat cushions. The center one is large enough for an AC unit. I think my 27 just had 2 compartments.

bcfountain 06-04-2014 12:03 PM

my 27 has 3 compartments.my older 10meter has only 2.

ALL_IN! 06-04-2014 02:57 PM

I thought those were for extra beer???

ItsPeanut 06-05-2014 11:45 AM

They were put there for Reggie to keep his chains in when he was working on the boat.

4bus 06-05-2014 12:39 PM

What are they for? Effective use of space. Many if not most boats have storage under there. My 38 has 5 compartments. We used them for storage of floaties and other occasionally used items. It's is a pain to access with the giant mattress over it, so we only use the three that are close to the front.

4bus 06-05-2014 12:39 PM


Originally Posted by US1 Fountain (Post 4132470)
My 32 has 3 large ones there. Store all the stuff I never use there. That's were I keep my life jackets and seat cushions. The center one is large enough for an AC unit. I think my 27 just had 2 compartments.


One emergency and you'll wish you kept your lofe vests in a more accessible area.

US1 Fountain 06-05-2014 02:53 PM

Naw. In an emergency won't matter if they are sitting on the floor. They are only good if they are worn, and I'm ok with that choice

ALL_IN! 06-05-2014 03:28 PM

We only keep our extra (orange) PFD's in there - for just in case situations. Our regular PFD are readily handy for anyone on the boat.

Those storage areas are primarily used for cases of bottled water, cleaning supplies, etc. Like said before, things you rarely need easy access to.


Originally Posted by 4bus (Post 4133273)
One emergency and you'll wish you kept your lofe vests in a more accessible area.


12meter joe 06-05-2014 04:46 PM


Originally Posted by easyrider1340 (Post 4132769)
I thought those were for extra beer???

Don't worry, they are.

zz28zz 06-05-2014 04:52 PM


Originally Posted by 4bus (Post 4133271)
What are they for? Effective use of space. Many if not most boats have storage under there. My 38 has 5 compartments. We used them for storage of floaties and other occasionally used items. It's is a pain to access with the giant mattress over it, so we only use the three that are close to the front.

I know most cuddy cabins have storage in that area. My prev boat had tons of storage in that area.
These 2 compartments are really small. I doubt you could get a single orange vest in there.
I've heard of racers putting lead shot up there to help them fly better, but wasn't sure that was what they were designed for.

4bus 06-05-2014 05:44 PM


Originally Posted by zz28zz (Post 4133380)
I know most cuddy cabins have storage in that area. My prev boat had tons of storage in that area.
These 2 compartments are really small. I doubt you could get a single orange vest in there.
I've heard of racers putting lead shot up there to help them fly better, but wasn't sure that was what they were designed for.

Well...on a 29 with twins that prob not a bad idea :) my are alightly larger, could prob fit a half of a dead body in each one, or a lot of drugs :D

Wildman_grafix 06-05-2014 09:19 PM

Huh
I thought they were for the sex toys,,,,,,,,, my bad.


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