Layout Alternatives

FORWARD: The whole area forward of the ‘saloon’ could easily be re-arranged if desired, more or less as follows:

• Option #1:  Four cabins, each with en-suite head / shower, with the approximate division between the two pairs at Station 7A or 7B.  A pair of doors similar to those that presently access the head compartments could be located, say at Station 7A on center.  Then an on-center longitudinal partition from there forward, possibly keeping the two forward head compartments to serve those forward cabins.

• Option #2:   Three cabins, each larger and with en-suite head / shower, with the division between them being approximately at Station #6.   In this arrangement, there would be larger cabins port and starb’d, with their head / shower at the forward end of each cabin, and possibly a desk / couch in between.  Entry to the single forward cabin would be forward of the mast on center. In this cabin the best arrangement would be to place a large ‘island’ style double berth on center right forward, with a large bureau to one side and a writing desk opposite, say between Stations #4 and #5.  Then between Stations #5 and #6, to port and starb’d to have a head / washroom on one side, and a shower / tub / washroom opposite.

My own preference would be for Option #2 above, whereby all three cabins have approximately the same size, with plenty of elbow room and greatly improved privacy.  In other words, three couples accommodated forward in relative comfort. — Michael Kasten, Yacht Designer