Kurt, the mockup looks great! Definitely like the openness of the shelves worked in to the design. And
"A view out the deadlights"
is a catchy future chapter heading if I ever read one.
For my large frame in 338, the only seating available will be the dinette.
I'll have, rather than the tanks, more traditional stowage, deep stowage under the seats, because
looking out the deadlights is absolutely necessary for a cruiser! Especially along a dark and stormy coastline....
And sitting in an Ariel at a level to do that requires a dinette, either a double or single to be remodeled in. And when putting on the dog, with an actual table, we'll be able to dine with guests, rather than cramping a buffet.
Often read fore and aft seating put down by sailers in tippy boats - that settees are better for bracing in a seaway - BUT a couple of pillows can wedge a body pretty good. Not too hard to figure out a way to scooch sideways, Right?
Making lockers 'waterproof' is a good way to think... but how realistic is it actually? Found some nice cheap nylon locker drains with a washered screwin plug for dry lockers. And ply lids are out, so we need large screwin access plates for any lockers around the waterline. But I'm worried about mold and ventilation and such. And will the waterline outside really relate to the 1/2 bulkheads inside?
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