Has anyone altered the silly pull out drawrs in the V Berth? Would like to maximize this space.
Also I might remove the chart table chair for a fridge ??
Thanks
Rich
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Rich
Richard & Joan Bain
PAZZO Hull#1670
1997 Catalina 36 MK11
Bayfield, Ontario
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Richard: I use the V-berth drawers to organize most of my smaller spare items and some infrequently used tools. It free's up other storage for more frequently used items (mostly the admirals stuff). I did re-purpose the starboard tilt out drawer into a return air/filter for my AC which is under the V-berth. I use my Nav Station so I put a small frig on the shelf in the aft cabin. I don't like the heat it generates except in the Spring and Fall.
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Harold Baker
S/V Lucky Duck
Duncan Bay Boat Club
Cheboygan Michigan - Lake Huron
1989 C-36 mkI TR/WK M25XP
Some suggestions: first remove mattress, then remove bow tank wooden cover. This will let you look aft and likely see where the retaining clips are. I believe you will then see the philips (star head) screws. Have someone catch the drawer so it doesn't drop on the floor. Tell us how you did it.
peter g
2000 C36, MK2, Hull. #1897
wonderful, wonderful, wonderful ! ! !. 5 th Catalina
I've seen several C36 photos where the chart table chair back was removed to make opening the stern cabin door easier, so I did as well. -- How many of you have done this?
Chic Lasser posted an article on converting the under-table area into a storage cabinet: https://www.catalina36.org/members/technical/upgrades/nav-station-cabinet
The concern with a fridge would be the bottom because, as I remember, the sole rises up sharply at the back (starboard side) of the table area. You'd probably have to put a shorter fridge it, and create a shelf for it to rest on.
I'm all for seing your plans for better storage under the V-berth. I lift the cover and store larger tools and a spare anchor in that space behind the small drawers. I agree, it is terribly designed.
John Parsons
"Water Music" 1999 Catalina 36 Mk II - Hull 1771
Tall Rig, Fin Keel
Bay City, MI, USA
I took out the chair and put in a 12 volt frig and added a wine cabinet ahead of it
Bill Miller
S/V Lorraine
Pacific Northwest,Sound Sound
Grapeview,Wa
1990 Mk1
I was going to install a propane/110v/12v fRidge from an RV bit that deal fell through (would have fit the tight bottom space ideally), but ended up with the correct sized cooler (I pump out the ice melt water with a vacuum extractor every morning) and an A/C/heater/dehumidifier that I vented through and out the rear cabin. See photo.
Kevin Lenard
"Firefly"
'91 C-36 Mk. "1.5" Tall Rig, Fin Keel, Hull #1120, Universal M-35 original (not "A" or "B")
CBYC, Scarborough, Lake Ontario, Canada
I was going to install a propane/110v/12v fRidge from an RV bit that deal fell through (would have fit the tight bottom space ideally), but ended up with the correct sized cooler (I pump out the ice melt water with a vacuum extractor every morning) and an A/C/heater/dehumidifier that I vented through and out the rear cabin. See photo.
Kevin Lenard
"Firefly"
'91 C-36 Mk. "1.5" Tall Rig, Fin Keel, Hull #1120, Universal M-35 original (not "A" or "B")
CBYC, Scarborough, Lake Ontario, Canada
Years ago I modified those pull outs into cabinets. I built bulk heads forward and put shelfs in and used the pull out face as a new door. Much more usable space. Not sure if I did a write up on this mod but maybe something to do down the road. If interested and have questions email me off line and maybe I can help.
Chic Lasser
Past Commodore
Current Tech Editor
Great Lakes Rep Mack Sails and Rigging q
Here are some pictures of my modification. You will notice I made cabinets different sizes and doors swing in.
Chic Lasser
MkII tech editor
Past Commodore
Past Vice Commodore
Great Lakes Rep Mack Sails and Rigging
That really reclaims some space.
The floor, so shiney, so beautiful, so inspiring.
2000 C36 MKII 1825
Chic
Looks good, what stain did you use to finish off the doors?
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Punta Gorda Florida
1990 Std WK M35 Hull #1050
Polyurethane satin finish from Home Depot.
Chic Lasser
Spendin Time 1474
Tech Editor
Past Commodore
Past Vice Commodore
Great Lakes Rep Mack Sails and Rigging
I took the wedge shaped bits of the doors anc mounted the doof hinges on the door side. Left the space for bulkier item storage. Much better than those stupid wedge shaped containers.
Duncan McNeill
1984 Catalina 36 #178
standard rig fin keel M25
Channel Islands