CD28 V-Berth Retrofit

[Evan Kramer]

My "new" '76 CD28 does not have a center section (board or cushion) in the aft v-berth area directly above the step, drawers and v-berth lockers. It doesn't appear that that it ever had a center section. We're assuming it was either designed without it, or it was an option that the original owner passed on. Either way, we are trying to design some way to add a board and cushion in the center area so that we can make full use of the v-berth space as our primary sleeping quarters. We could use any suggestions or advice other CD owners might have on the subject. Thanks.

Evan Kramer
Laissez Faire, CD28 #91
Houston, Texas



evankramer@hypercon.com

[MEL VINCENT]

My "new" '76 CD28 does not have a center section (board or cushion) in the aft v-berth area directly above the step, drawers and v-berth lockers. It doesn't appear that that it ever had a center section. We're assuming it was either designed without it, or it was an option that the original owner passed on. Either way, we are trying to design some way to add a board and cushion in the center area so that we can make full use of the v-berth space as our primary sleeping quarters. We could use any suggestions or advice other CD owners might have on the subject. Thanks.

Evan Kramer
Laissez Faire, CD28 #91
Houston, Texas

Evan:

Our 1979 CD28 has a wood structure that fits into the v berth. The aft portion has two cut outs on the bottom side. These cut outs fit over the molding on each side of the bunks. The forward portion rests on the molding. The trim work on the insert is raised as to secure the foam insert in place. We find that the trim work on the insert not well padded and that getting into the berth with the insert in place a little difficult. Maybe a small stool would make it easier? all in all it gives the v berth a lot more room.

Mel Vincent
Caprice
Rothesay, NB



mawv@nbnet.nb.ca

[Evan Kramer]

We went with our own plan and finished the job over the weekend.
Rather than mount the insert on top of the existing molding, we attached 1"x3/4" teak rails to the molding (on three sides) and attached small blocks to the inside of the v-berth door molding that
support another (removeable) teak rail. I cut the actual platform insert out of 3/4" hardboard and had a 21/2 foam cushion cut. The finished add-ons appear factory installed. For more info, feel free to email me.

Evan Kramer
Laissez Faire, CD28 #91
Houston, Texas



evankramer@hypercon.com