Extra space
Verfasst: Freitag 8. Juli 2011, 21:31
Hi to all:
With the boat taken apart while installing the heater, I decided to tackle another project which I'd had in mind for some time. Basically, I wanted to take advantage of the space under the port berth in the saloon, so with the base and back support removed I went to work. First, I cut the base in two (which made re-installation much easier) then I built two boxes whose dimensions are the entire length and width of the base and 7cm in height. This allows me to store nearly all my tools under the port settee, along with various boxes with screws, electrical supplies and the like, while leaving the drawers free for other items. This alteration is easier if your Ballad is the version with the narrow settees, where the back supports swing downward to create a wider berth. However, it should also be straightforward to do in the other version as well. The photos should be self-explanatory.
Bunk base removed. New base with exta space.
Extra space being put to good use. More stuff added and bunk base positioned and hinged
Base in horizontal position awaiting cushions and lids for the outboard storage space.
With the boat taken apart while installing the heater, I decided to tackle another project which I'd had in mind for some time. Basically, I wanted to take advantage of the space under the port berth in the saloon, so with the base and back support removed I went to work. First, I cut the base in two (which made re-installation much easier) then I built two boxes whose dimensions are the entire length and width of the base and 7cm in height. This allows me to store nearly all my tools under the port settee, along with various boxes with screws, electrical supplies and the like, while leaving the drawers free for other items. This alteration is easier if your Ballad is the version with the narrow settees, where the back supports swing downward to create a wider berth. However, it should also be straightforward to do in the other version as well. The photos should be self-explanatory.
Bunk base removed. New base with exta space.
Extra space being put to good use. More stuff added and bunk base positioned and hinged
Base in horizontal position awaiting cushions and lids for the outboard storage space.