Joe's Boat.

Interior


framing to support the bunk - starboard side aft framing to support the bunk - port side aft
First stage in fitting out the interior was to do the framing to support the bunks. This is the aft end of the framing, starboard and port. The extra bulkhead on the stbd side is to divide off a small compartment for the loo.
framing to support the bunk - port side fwd framing to support the bunk
The port side bunk frame looking forward, and the whole framing.
bunk lid hinges upwards bunks have a cupboard between them and the side of the boat
The bunks have a hinged lid, for storage underneath, and a cupboard with sliding doors and a shelf on top between the bunk and the side of the hull.
bunk lid hinges upwards bunks have a cupboard between them and the side of the boat
The mast post provides support for the weight of the mast on the cabin roof. The first picture shows where it is stepped on the hog, and the second picture where it butts up to the roof. The post is removable by just undoing the bolt at the top.
the mast post supporting a table the table hinges open to form the middle of the bed
The mast post also provides support for a table which, with the mast post removed, hinges open to form the middle of the bed
the area above the stove is made fire resistant storage below the stove
The cooking area is between the aft end of the port side bunk and the cabin bulkhead. Around the stove is made fire resistant using thin metal sheeting. Notice also the fire extinguisher and fire blanket - to satisfy Boat Safety Scheme requirements. Below the stove there are shelves for storage.
ventilators at the bottom of the cabin doors ventilators in the cabin roof
The Boat Safety Scheme calls for adequate ventilation of the cabin, using a combination of high level and low level vents. The bottom of the cabin doors was the lowest practical place to have vents. High level vents were put in the cabin roof.
step for the hatchway - pushed back step for the hatchway - pulled out
To save space I made the step at the hatchway so that it will slide in and out. I used the space underneath the cockpit bridge deck to gain more storage shelving.
bed ready to sleep on compartment for the chemical toilet
The first picture here show the bed ready for use - notice the fire extinguisher for Boat Safety Scheme. The second photo shows the compartment for the chemical loo, a curtain comes across the front.
the chain well the chain well - close up
Underneath the head of the bunks I made a place for the anchor chain to store. A length of pipe guides the chain down from the foredeck. Due to the colour of the blue paint, it looks in these photos as thought the chain is resting on the skin of the hull. In fact there are 2 pieces of ply between the chain and the hull, resting on the hog and hanging from the bunk frame at the side. The close up photo shows this more clearly. Although the chain well slopes down from the chain pipe, it is still not enough to stop the chain piling up and blocking the pipe, and once or twice whilst raising the chain I have to nip down below and spread the chain back. In order to be able to do this without lifting the head of the bunks I will be making the small piece of ply at the aft end of the chain well into a hinged flap, so that I can just quickly reach in.