Bench Cushions Done!

We love them! The cushions will be stored while we're under way, but the benches can stay in place. Very happy with the modification. The benches can be easily removed if we want access to the swim platform.

Starboard Bench Cushion in place!

Fred's first major cushion project is a success!! Port cushion is under construction.

The cushion is open cell foam to allow rapid drainage. The fabric is Phifertex, a heavy, open weave, breathable fabric. To quote Fred, "...and a bitch to sew."

Fred as Bos'n Mate

Prepping the fabric for new cockpit bench cushions

Making the Zipper plaques - yea Sailrite machine!

Zipper Details

Chelsea Seadog Onboard

Chelsea Not Posing!

Cockpit Modification

We decided that we needed seating in the cockpit without the addition of chairs to stow. We also wanted an easier way for the dogs to board and a place to put things while at the dock or at anchor. These benches rest on cleats made of starboard and are easily removeable by one quick-release pin. There's space underneath to store PDFs while underway. Fred's next project is the custom fit cushions held in place by dot snaps. Photos to follow when that project is completed!

Underside with battens to stiffen the seat

The plywood is AA birch 1/2"

Edge (red oak) holds cushions and also acts to stiffen the bench

Two coats West System epoxy to seal the plywood, 

then Marine White paint with non skid added to the top coat

TA-DA!