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  • 01 May 2013 15:55
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    Reply # 1282917 on 1278467
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    Yes, I am familiar with that seating arrangement, but the rung underneath is too far inward under the seat to afford a stabilised sitting position. Nothing like a bar stool I'm afraid.
  • 01 May 2013 00:41
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    Well, I guess it depends on how wide you want to make the seat.  But if it's not too deep, you could easily rest your legs slightly behind you on the next but one rung down.  I'm sure you've spent many a happy hour sitting just like that on a bar stool :-)
  • 30 Apr 2013 14:40
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    Back to the pram seat. Its not so simple. Having it floating ahead of the companionway ladder means your legs are dangling unsupported, so pretty uncomfortable.
    May have to do Robin's suggestion, do some major surgery & move ladder forward while still allowing space for the dunny door.
    This ergonomics stuff is not easy.
  • 30 Apr 2013 06:34
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    Gary King wrote:Pic of the sail is in the gallery too. 

    The sail looks really great and professional.  Well done, Susie.  You'll enjoy admiring your handiwork as you sit on your seat under the pram hood (dragging us back onto topic!)
  • 30 Apr 2013 02:09
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    Off topic but:
    Gary you may find as I have that with the throat hauling parrels you won't need the HK parrels. I've removed mine.
    Last modified: 30 Apr 2013 02:17 | Anonymous member
  • 29 Apr 2013 12:29
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    Thank you Annie.
    Pic of the sail is in the gallery too. Took 8 months to finish (really dragged our feet on that one). The living room floor was big enough for only one panel, Susie sewed it on her machine up on a small table. No problems at all.
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  • 29 Apr 2013 04:42
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    Gary King wrote:
    Gary Pick wrote: What about a hinged extension to the top rung that folds down out of the way?
    I was thinking hinge from the bulkhead to port or hanging from rope or latched onto top 2 rungs somehow. Didn't think of permanently hinged from the top rung & folds into the space between top 2 rungs.
    Thanks for the lateral thinking Gary.

    I think you might be better off hinging it so that it lands on top of the step.  You could have a swivel out knee(s) as in a folding saloon table.  If you have it so that it drops down, you will kick it each time you go up and it might misdirect your foot each time you go down. 

    Another idea would be to have a plank with slots in it that fit around the sides of the ladder, and a couple of barrel bolts at the after end that go into the sides, to stop it tipping.  When not in use as a seat, it would make a handy tray :-)

    Your boat is looking really, really nice, Gary.  You are obviously quite the craftsman.
  • 26 Apr 2013 05:14
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    Gary Pick wrote: What about a hinged extension to the top rung that folds down out of the way?
    I was thinking hinge from the bulkhead to port or hanging from rope or latched onto top 2 rungs somehow. Didn't think of permanently hinged from the top rung & folds into the space between top 2 rungs.
    Thanks for the lateral thinking Gary.

  • 26 Apr 2013 03:15
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    Gary King wrote:I realise some are happy to stand on the companionway ladder or a box while looking out under the pram hood. But I'd like to have the option of sitting.

    In the pic the seat needs to be level with the top rung and immediately in front of it. So is there a nice and easily stowable solution?
    cheers

    What about a hinged extension to the top rung that folds down out of the way?
  • 26 Apr 2013 02:06
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    Neat 3d drawing Robin. Thanks, but would obstruct the head door if I moved the ladder a few inches forward.
    Had a look at PJR last night and found some ideas, just wanted to see if anyone had any better.
    Last modified: 26 Apr 2013 02:07 | Deleted user
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