Downeaster Yachts.com - Topic: Creating Storage space on DE 38 http://downeasteryachts.com/forums/general-forum/creating-storage-space-on-de-38 Simple:Press Version 5.6.7 jimha on Creating Storage space on DE 38 http://downeasteryachts.com/forums/general-forum/creating-storage-space-on-de-38#p3313 General Forum http://downeasteryachts.com/forums/general-forum/creating-storage-space-on-de-38#p3313 Just wanted to add a few more storage spaces. 1-DSCF1166.JPGImage Enlarger
Locker behind upholstery trim at quarter birth 3-DSCF1168.JPGImage Enlarger
Behind toilet 2-DSCF1167.JPGImage Enlarger
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Shelf on starboard side of forepeak5-DSCF1173.JPGImage Enlarger
Shelf on port side of fore-peak 6-DSCF1174.JPGImage Enlarger
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This space had a piece of plywood across where we stored food and kept bed permanently made up. Note 6 inch cushion8-DSCF1180.JPGImage Enlarger
For a good sleep had lee cloths. Note rigid board on top of cloth. ]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2016 12:46:39 -0400 jimha on Creating Storage space on DE 38 http://downeasteryachts.com/forums/general-forum/creating-storage-space-on-de-38#p3312 General Forum http://downeasteryachts.com/forums/general-forum/creating-storage-space-on-de-38#p3312 After living aboard for many years, finding and making storage space got harder  as the years went by.  The two key thoughts were to keep the heavy stuff low and out of the bow and stern as much as possible.  This boat design can carry a lot of weight and still perform well. We were usually down about  6 inches on our lines, and she still sailed safely.  Hope these ideas help......................01-DSCF1155.JPGImage Enlarger

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extra shelf and place for paper towels

 

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Storage in back of ice box  with shelf06-DSCF1160.JPGImage Enlarger

Under teak floor below chart table07-DSCF1161.JPGImage Enlarger

Below battery box.  Note fiber glassed seat behind engine and foam for sound barrier.  10-DSCF1164.JPGImage Enlarger

place for trash with bar to hold plastic bag.  Designed by DE Yachts.  Note 4 burner stove by Magic Chef from a RV03-DSCF1157.JPGImage Enlarger

Fire place installed by DE Yachts in 1975.  Removed pilot birth and made shelf for books TV and Liquor Cabinet.  02-DSCF1156-1.JPGImage Enlarger

Below shelf is perfect place to store tools with shelf for parts.  Some tools held onto  back of cover with leather belt

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