Ron Bennie
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Wayne: My jaw dropped looking at those photos when you first posted them. Fanastic idea and beautifully done I must say...you're inspiring.
Ron B.
Ron B.
can a c-dory accomodate more than 3 overnight?
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Wayne McCown
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Thanks, Ron!
You will also find some description of the process and comments on it among my posts.
Cordially, Wayne
You will also find some description of the process and comments on it among my posts.
Cordially, Wayne
Wayne McCown
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Dear Ron:
Here's another idea, or two, for your consideration.
I just came up with a way to make bunk beds, using the backboard (see my photo subalbum, Dinette to Sofa Conversion)! I can lay on the upper bunk, but it would be better for a child. (I am presently making arrangements to mount bungee cords on the outside of the board to the ceiling, to protect a child from falling out of this high bed!)
You can also convert the galley top + helm seat into a galley-side child's bed (see photos in my subalbum, Various Idea).
The use of bunk beds (instead of a double) in the cabin keeps the aisle and galley free. Using the galley-top aas achild's bed still leaves the aisle free.
HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU HAVE, AND WHAT ARE THEIR AGES?
Cordially, Wayne
Here's another idea, or two, for your consideration.
I just came up with a way to make bunk beds, using the backboard (see my photo subalbum, Dinette to Sofa Conversion)! I can lay on the upper bunk, but it would be better for a child. (I am presently making arrangements to mount bungee cords on the outside of the board to the ceiling, to protect a child from falling out of this high bed!)
You can also convert the galley top + helm seat into a galley-side child's bed (see photos in my subalbum, Various Idea).
The use of bunk beds (instead of a double) in the cabin keeps the aisle and galley free. Using the galley-top aas achild's bed still leaves the aisle free.
HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU HAVE, AND WHAT ARE THEIR AGES?
Cordially, Wayne
Captains Cat
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It'll sleep lots if some of 'em gots 4 feets!
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Charlie
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Charlie
Oh my goodness, Charlie - those are the cutest baby kitties I've ever seen (only because we didn't meet Molly until after she was grown 
). Thank you for the big "oooohhhhh" and the smiles you made in our household with that image. This response doesn't have anything to do with sleeping lots in the cabin (our boat drinks 6, feeds 4, and sleeps 2, plus a cat), but please insert that photo again anytime you can work it into a conversation.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
). Thank you for the big "oooohhhhh" and the smiles you made in our household with that image. This response doesn't have anything to do with sleeping lots in the cabin (our boat drinks 6, feeds 4, and sleeps 2, plus a cat), but please insert that photo again anytime you can work it into a conversation.Best wishes,
Jim B.
Ron Bennie
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Hey Wayne:
I caught sight of your photos earlier today before I noticed this post. I think you (and others) have convinced me that the 22 would make a great weekender for 4 with this type of modification. That's really all we want at this point. My kids are 9 and 7 and both are autistic. Yes, life is challenging for us but raising children with disabilities does have its rewards too. We love boating because it's an activity that gets us away from the daily routine without having to deal with being around crowds of people which upsets my son especially. We've been enjoying a 17 foot runabout that I inherited this spring. If the kids continue to enjoy these little cruises I'd like to move up to a 22 and get them used to longer periods on the water while exploring the great lakes we have here and in B.C. My and I would enjoy the odd weekend get-away by ourselves too. Time will tell, but in the meantime thanks for sharing your ideas. I'm sure many people will benefit from them.
Ron
I caught sight of your photos earlier today before I noticed this post. I think you (and others) have convinced me that the 22 would make a great weekender for 4 with this type of modification. That's really all we want at this point. My kids are 9 and 7 and both are autistic. Yes, life is challenging for us but raising children with disabilities does have its rewards too. We love boating because it's an activity that gets us away from the daily routine without having to deal with being around crowds of people which upsets my son especially. We've been enjoying a 17 foot runabout that I inherited this spring. If the kids continue to enjoy these little cruises I'd like to move up to a 22 and get them used to longer periods on the water while exploring the great lakes we have here and in B.C. My and I would enjoy the odd weekend get-away by ourselves too. Time will tell, but in the meantime thanks for sharing your ideas. I'm sure many people will benefit from them.
Ron
Wayne McCown
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Dear Ron:
Yes, I think you make the C-22 work.
You could have the kids sleep in the V-berth (typically, they love that!), and the parents in the cabin (on the double bed)...or vice versa. Or, you could have the kids sleep on the bunk beds. Or, you could make up beds on opposite sides of the aisle (with the potti in the aisle for all to use). The last arrangement would be the easiest, for setup. Then, of course, as others have suggested, one can sleep in the aisle, and (with the camper back), one or two can sleep in the cockpit.
Cordially, Wayne
Yes, I think you make the C-22 work.
You could have the kids sleep in the V-berth (typically, they love that!), and the parents in the cabin (on the double bed)...or vice versa. Or, you could have the kids sleep on the bunk beds. Or, you could make up beds on opposite sides of the aisle (with the potti in the aisle for all to use). The last arrangement would be the easiest, for setup. Then, of course, as others have suggested, one can sleep in the aisle, and (with the camper back), one or two can sleep in the cockpit.
Cordially, Wayne