Boat Tour – Guest Cabin

The guest cabin is on the port quarter. This features a double berth which extends under the cockpit. We have changed this area significantly from the original design. Island Packet included a small sink which was in a slide out drawer under a lift up top in the cabinet. While interesting and functional, this just wasn’t a practical use of the space for us..

We removed the sink, water supply and drain lines. We re-routed the hot water line to the cockpit shower which was previously cold water only. This involved adding a mixer in the cockpit to regulate the water temperature. We converted the sink drain thru hull to be used for the generator exhaust water. We then built a teak desk which also slides out just as the sink did, but also has leaves which fold out to create a reasonably sized work area. The desk was designed primarily as a station for the laptop computer. When the laptop is not in use it is stored safely in the desk compartment.

We finally added a chair for the desk. This chair uses a pedestal system which allows for easy removal leaving a plate which is flush with the cabin sole. While guest are aboard the chair is stored at the helm in the cockpit. Guest, of course, now use the sink in the single head on Ariel.

This compartment also includes a hanging locker. While rarely used as such this space is used to store a tool box and a wet/dry vacuum both of which are too bulky for other storage areas but are now readily accessible.