Here's the ultimate solution to all of this cushion talk. Just buy the good  
ones from Stan and get the cockpit fill in cushions. They turn the cockpit 
into  a level, large bed. Especially good under the stars with a loved one in 
your  arms........a cold rum and coke I meant. 
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 7/4/2008 12:11:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
czerwonky at earthlink.net writes:

John,
If you use an air matress, the different height in the laz  area probably 
wouldn't be noticed.
Art

-----Original  Message-----

>From: John Lock  <jlock at relevantarts.com>
>Sent: Jul 3, 2008 2:36 PM
>To: The  Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re:  [Rhodes22-list] cockpit cushions
>
>At 02:08 PM 7/3/2008 -0400,  R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:
>>The problem I see with the side  cushions going all the way to the rear is
>>that it limits  accessibility to the lazzerette. You know me, I like to keep
>>things  simple. Anything that inhibits movement or accessibility is a  real
>>problem. I get enough bumps and bruises just mixing drinks  while I'm  
sailing.
>
>Since my cushions are going to need  replacement soon, I've been 
>considering both styles as well.  For  my own needs, I'm inclined 
>toward the side cushions that go all the  way to the stern and no 
>cushion on the laz.  Nobody sits on the  laz while underway and it 
>would be most accessible if not covered at  all.  If I need additional 
>seating while moored, I'll just pull  out a couple of throwable PFDs to sit 
on.
>
>I currently have the  other style, with the wide laz cushion.  That's 
>a pain to lift  and hold up out of the way while you're going into the 
>laz.   Maybe a couple of gas struts on the laz cover would solve that, 
>but it  would still be there.  'Specially considering there is usually  
>stuff piled up back there like beach towels, the main sheet, binocs,  
>snacks, etc.  I'd rather do away with it altogether so I can lift  the 
>laz cover unencumbered.
>
>A little velcro stuck on  the underside of the side cushions should 
>keep them in place while  under way.
>
>Now... that leaves the problem of using the whole  cockpit as a 
>sleeping area during nice weather.  You would  probably need something 
>on the laz to completely stretch out.  I  still think I'd us a 
>separate filler cushion just for that purpose  that gets stored 
>inside.  Maybe just a piece of foam you can roll  up tight and shove 
>in the forepeak.  Haven't got this all thought  out yet.
>
>Cheers!
>
>John  Lock
>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
>Lake  Sinclair,  GA
>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
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