Jump Seats

3:08 AM in Boat Plans

For months I've been scratching my head on how to make the saloon as multi functional as possible.  We want it to feel big and open, but we also need it to serve as. . .  

a place to have meals, 

possible bunk room for friends who want to crash with us, 

extra office space for when Sasha and I both need to do desk work, 

corral for our friends' babies, 

storage area during summer haul out,

navigation station during long crossings, 

living room on the day to day.

I think I've come up with some slick solutions but we'll see how well I'm able to execute the ideas.  

Step one:  Jump Seats.  I've decided that extra seats along the wall are a perfect fit for our space.  These seat were made to bend in when in the up position.  Right now the seat is help up with a bit of string.  I have old lever lap seat belts in the mail that I will use to secure the seats against the wall.   

When the seat folds down the mahogany trim drops to become the legs of the chair.  Cushions are in the mail.  I will add a two inch foam cushion to the seat once I find someone in the USVI who can do canvas work at reasonable prices!

I may incorporate storage into the design further down the road, for now I'm keeping it simple.