Marinaut 215 Design

[C-Nile]

We like the enclosed berth. This keeps the berth more separate from the cabin and makes it quite cozy. While we have the reversible forward dinette seat we always keep it in the aft facing position. Cutting the berth open would not make much difference because of the seat. I just wish the berth had more head room so it would be possible to sit up in other places than the center area (i.e. to be able to sit up in bed and read, be able to get up with less chance of hitting one's head).

The one negative thing about our sleeping with our heads toward the bow is limited headroom, so we are in agreement there. My wife and I have hit our heads so many times that our foreheads have developed calluses. I think that is why it is advertised that people should sleep with their feet toward the bow. In that case, headroom issues would be eliminated. We can't sleep that way due to my reflux condition. I certainly understand what you are saying. Have you ever looked at a Rosborough? In my opinion, the berth is superior to Ranger Tugs, C-Dory's, and our Marinaut. Unfortunately, the berth and the head was the only thing we liked about the Rosborough. (Anyone who owns a Rosborough, please don't take offense. I'm speaking in terms of our preferences only and am not making a qualitative judgement. It is certainly a great boat.)

 

[Sunbeam]

Isn't it amazing how the deck just feels like *concrete* when you hit your head on it? I'm always surprised at how solid it feels, as if it were two feet thick (no, that's not my head :wink)