Getting the V-berth done will be a major milestone on the way to finally finishing this project. I’ve been cutting and dry-fitting all of the cabinetry around the bed foundation, then I disassembled it all, and sealed and insulated the back-side of each panel that faces the hull. Next, I have to glue and screw all of the parts together all while making sure I’ve left space and access for HVAC, electric, and plumbing lines.
Start by roughing up contact points, then gluing and screwing 1″ x 1″ mahogany cleats
4″ insulated HVAC duct looks like it will fit just fine
Cleats are glued and screwed
Bed shelf cleats are next
White-tinted epoxy seals the face of the forward cabinet wall
Port side wall goes in next
Next day, the shelf is ready to be installed
Looks about right
This shelf opening also acts like a hatch, providing access to the frames and bilge where the stem transitions to the keel.
Slide the base panel in diagonally, then rotate into place
That’s a very snug fit, which is exactly what I want here.
Line up the rabbets that the wall panels slide in…
…and push the panels into place
The HVAC vent will go here in the top panel
Next, I glued and screwed in the last port-side upright panel
Done for the day!
That went together rather well. With sticky epoxy everywhere, I called it a day.
Next up in our 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: Installing More V-berth Panels
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After all that hard work making the panels, I bet that was a very rewarding day to see so much finished…
Indeed it was! And there’s more coming!
Cheers,
Q