Typically the tiny, V shaped forward compartment is set up and called the V-Berth. It is an ok place to sleep in port or an anchor but not so good for sleeping while at sea. Also, many sailors, leave many of their sail at home or in a storage lock because they have no place to store them. Since I only plan on cruising with a maximum of four people I decided to change the V-Berth into sail locker, chain locker, overhead storage lockers.
Several months ago I had completely torn out what was originally installed by the first owner of the boat.
After completely sanding all the surfaces I glued insulation to the hull walls and the overhead. (now it is just plywood) Through that hole in the front is the pointy end of the boat.
The overhead is insulated and paneled. The Port and Starboard cabinet frames are made and fitted.
The cabinet frames with the oak face attached. The read light is Red LED lighting. Red is used for night sailing so you do not lose night vision. White for day ... Red for night. The cabinet frames are not ready for paint and I can start making the doors to fit into the frames.
My little April is not much help on the boat but she sure is a little cutey and always is glad when my work is done and we can curl up and watch a movie or go for a walk.
The first of 6 doors to be made. The pieces are cut to size on the table saw.
Besides a standard table saw this is radial arm saw set up to cut mortise and tenon on the frame and door pieces.
Another picture using the radial arm saw to make cabinet pieces a few months ago.
Fitting and attaching the cabinet faces using wood biscuits and glue. Once fitted I'll paint the cabinets.
Port side cabinet installed and 2 of the doors set in place. Not hinged yet. The LED light strips are installed. Wow, they sure make a lot of light. Next week I'll start on the Starboard side paneling and cabinet. The Forward compartment should be almost finished by the end of next week.
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