420/44 DB Owners Club

[Mark.60]

I like the expensive gates with logo

 

[AEO]

Custom welded SS gates with the boat’s initials or SR logo would be a nice touch for sure. Why stop spending boat bucks at this point

SR logo on SS gate does sound good. Not so much about cost as much designing something that doesn’t get in the way when open which for me is pretty much 95% of the time. Which begs the question if they’re always open why have them?

Opening outboard blocks the shower and shore power access and protrudes into the walkway. Opening inboard blocks access to the rear seat when the table is in place.

Might try it without them for a while and see how it goes.

 

[Carpediem44DB]

SR logo on SS gate does sound good. Not so much about cost as much designing something that doesn’t get in the way when open which for me is pretty much 95% of the time. Which begs the question if they’re always open why have them?

Opening outboard blocks the shower and shore power access and protrudes into the walkway. Opening inboard blocks access to the rear seat when the table is in place.

Might try it without them for a while and see how it goes.

I would install on the outside in same orientation as the original which would swing against the gunnel. Gates really are there just for bling factor for sure or a sign that one desires privacy. I would definitely wait and scheme on it a while and just enjoy the mods you have done thus far.

 

[AEO]

I would install on the outside in same orientation as the original which would swing against the gunnel. Gates really are there just for bling factor for sure or a sign that one desires privacy. I would definitely wait and scheme on it a while and just enjoy the mods you have done thus far.

Good advice - Thanks.

 

[AEO]

How important do you think the flybridge table is? As you know I’m putting teak down and I can’t help but think the table hinders access to the rear seating and turns it from a lounge to dining area.

what do you think?

 

[boaterholic]

How important do you think the flybridge table is? As you know I’m putting teak down and I can’t help but think the table hinders access to the rear seating and turns it from a lounge to dining area.

what do you think?

I have the full size table which turns lounger bed if dropped. I’ve not used it that way yet as anyone wanting to nap up in bridge has just laid down on seating and no problem napping. I wouldn’t mind a smaller table sized like cockpit table for easier access to rear side seating and still have enough table to set drinks and plates on.

 

[AEO]

I have the full size table which turns lounger bed if dropped. I’ve not used it that way yet as anyone wanting to nap up in bridge has just laid down on seating and no problem napping. I wouldn’t mind a smaller table sized like cockpit table for easier access to rear side seating and still have enough table to set drinks and plates on.

I think you just hit the nail on the head - Thanks (I just had a light bulb moment ).

We have the table and cushions ready for the rare moment when that “someone” might want to take a nap… But in my experience guests tend to prefer the lounge on the bow.

When underway I noticed nobody wants to sit at a dining table and tend to stand or lean near the helm seats.

I also had to replace my cockpit vinyl headlining after the table base leaked so it’s a bit of a liability too ..

Decision made, it’s gone

 

[RBB]

I think you just hit the nail on the head - Thanks (I just had a light bulb moment ).

We have the table and cushions ready for that rare moment when that “someone” might want to take a nap… But in my experience guests tend to prefer the lounge on the bow.

When underway I noticed nobody wants to sit at a dining table and tend to stand or lean near the helm seats.

I also had to replace my cockpit vinyl headlining after the table base leaked so it’s a bit of a liability too ..

U know you could have some with a CNC machine make that door anyway that would appeal to you. I'm just not certain how thick the stainless would have to be to be rigid.
3/16"?? maybe

 

[AEO]

U know you could have some with a CNC machine make that door anyway that would appeal to you. I'm just not certain how thick the stainless would have to be to be rigid.
3/16"?? maybe

Tough one. I’d really like your opinion as to why you think a transom door is necessary?

Tradition? Safety? Aesthetics? Other?

 

[boaterholic]

Tough one. I’d really like your opinion as to why you think a transom door is necessary?

Tradition? Safety? Aesthetics? Other?

I would say safety and aesthetics for sure. Especially safety if seas get a little bigger.

 

[RBB]

Tough one. I’d really like your opinion as to why you think a transom door is necessary?

Tradition? Safety? Aesthetics? Other?

you could also fix it where its easily removeable, that way if u where to have younger passengers on board.

 

[techmitch]

SR logo on SS gate does sound good. Not so much about cost as much designing something that doesn’t get in the way when open which for me is pretty much 95% of the time. Which begs the question if they’re always open why have them?

Opening outboard blocks the shower and shore power access and protrudes into the walkway. Opening inboard blocks access to the rear seat when the table is in place.

Might try it without them for a while and see how it goes.

you could also fix it where its easily removeable, that way if u where to have younger passengers on board.

May something like small starboard tracks on each side of the doorway with a removable door that slides down into the tracks made out of your choice of material. Sure, you would have to store them somewhere, but that also gives you the option of leaving them out and out of the way when not needed.

 

[Mark.60]

How important do you think the flybridge table is? As you know I’m putting teak down and I can’t help but think the table hinders access to the rear seating and turns it from a lounge to dining area.

what do you think?

I have the smaller table, we eat most of our meals up top.
Nothing like being on the hook having dinner a nice bottle of wine and enjoying the view. To us that table is priceless.
As for the doors, it sure is fun coming up with ideas to spend someone else’s money.

 

[AEO]

I would say safety and aesthetics for sure. Especially safety if seas get a little bigger.

May something like small starboard tracks on each side of the doorway with a removable door that slides down into the tracks made out of your choice of material. Sure, you would have to store them somewhere, but that also gives you the option of leaving them out and out of the way when not needed.

The track idea might just work. Thanks

 

[AEO]

I have the smaller table, we eat most of our meals up top.
Nothing like being on the hook having dinner a nice bottle of wine and enjoying the view. To us that table is priceless.
As for the doors, it sure is fun coming up with ideas to spend someone else’s money.

Never thought of eating our meals up there. Tend to do that using the cockpit table.

Might look at a lightweight folding table that can be used in both places.

 

[AEO]

I know this question has been asked before, but what tables are you using in the outdoor areas of your boats?

My boat only has the SR factory fibreglass table options which are over 13 years old.

There must be much better options out there now.

 

[RBB]

I just have couple small fold up teak tables. If I remember I'll take a snap shot of one.

 

[boaterholic]

I know this question has been asked before, but what tables are you using in the outdoor areas of your boats?

My boat only has the SR factory fibreglass table options which are over 13 years old.

There must be much better options out there now.

Mine has the square table that drops to form lounger if you have filler cushion up in Flybridge, and down in cockpit has the fixed height oval shaped table. That is the one I’ve thought about taking up to flybridge to replace the bigger square table I replied to you about earlier. We don’t have the filler cushion and people have just laid down on the seating for naps.

 

[AEO]

I just have couple small fold up teak tables. If I remember I'll take a snap shot of one.

Please do. Very interested to see what works for you.

 

[Irie308]

We use this table in the lower cockpit. It’s great in that limited space. We open for dinners and close up most of the day for cocktails. We use the original large table up on the bridge it’s great for when the whole family eats up there but it’s too big in my opinion. The oval table that was in the lower cockpit is just too small for us to all dine up at the bridge so looking to have something made.