I took ours off soon after we got Callisto also. The head door is sufficient for our needs to keep warmth in for the v-berth, and privacy is not a concern. I do like the curtain idea, in case we do wish to add some separation at some point. If we do any offshore crossings where we'd be sleeping in the settee, I can see rigging a form of lee cloth for the v-berth would be useful to keep gear in place.
Sort of related... has anyone found a suitable replacement door knob for the head door on the 35-2? It's an annoying twist knob with separate handle which requires both hands to operate, which is problematic in rough seas. I'd prefer a small brass or bronze knob, but the door is probably too thin for a household knob, but there must be a marine version (preferably without the marine price tag...) -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Sun, Sep 29, 2019 at 6:56 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Removed Touche's bifold forward cabin door nearly 2 decades ago. Replaced > with a homemade curtain. Bought some nautical fabric (anchor motif) and > cobbled it up in a few minutes at home. Left about 12 inch gap at bottom > for lots of air flow. It folds up small for storage in a plastic zipper > bag. > > It attaches to the headliner with snaps. Easy. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Sun, Sep 29, 2019 at 8:47 PM David Knecht via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> A few weeks ago, in a race, one of my crew was thrown into the forward >> cabin door which shattered into many pieces. With only two of us on the >> boat it is not needed at all, so I am not too worried, I am curious what >> others think about the utility of a front cabin door. We have never used >> it (closed it). If we decide to replace it, does anyone have suggestions >> on where to start? Does someone sell doors or are they all custom? >> Thanks- Dave >> >> S/V Aries >> 1990 C&C 34+ >> New London, CT >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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