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Decking between Cockpit Benches to make a bed C&C 39 Sailboat
September 24, 2023 · 1 min · 256 views
What this video covers
On a C&C 39 cruising in the Bahamas, the cockpit benches are too short and too far apart to lie flat, leaving a gap that prevents sleeping outside.0:28 Gordon cuts grade-A 1×12 shelving planks to span the gap between the two cockpit benches, creating a flat deck surface wide enough to support full-length cushions.0:41 The modification requires trimming and fitting the boards to bridge the opening, after which standard bunk cushions can be brought up and laid across the new surface. The finished platform lets crew sleep in the cockpit and enjoy the night breeze — a practical workaround for a racing-oriented hull that lacks the wide, flat cockpit of a dedicated cruiser.
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