Hi,
I'm new to this forum and, like many others, very interested in the development of the Sage 15. It's my understanding that the interior is still in the development phase and I thought I'd offer some input before it is too late!
What if you copied the v-berth layout of the M15, but made the after ends of the berths removable, exposing seats like the S17 underneath? I've attached an interior photo of an M15 with a couple of blue lines approximating where the removable sections might be.
Although I've never been in an M15, I've heard good things about their berths. It looks like they are long enough to keep the feet of two average-sized people from getting too entangled. Any thoughts?
Knox
Ideas for the interior
Moderator: sal
I just re-read my post and thought maybe that the after ends could swing up against the hull and lock in place to become part of the seat back. Then the cushions could be placed on the seat bottoms for more comfort. If the after sections of the berths were totally removable you might worry about them sliding around or becoming dislodged at night.
Knox
Knox
the location of 'the captains seat' is where the daggerboard trunk is located on the S15.dreamer wrote:... the Stone Horse interior could be adapted to fit, with two quarter berths and a single molded in seat down low and forward
the Stone Horse is a classic. LOVE all the teak below.
the head on the S15 will be stored by sliding it aft under the forward end of the cockpit floor.dreamer wrote:space available for the head though.
Hi Dreamer,
I don't know that the composting Potty as drawn would fit, but while at the Annaopolis show last October, I did speak to a gentleman that designs and builds composting toilets and he's working on a unit that might work. Space is the issue, but I believe we will all agree that a potty of some type on board makes a big diffeence is long term comfort.
sal
I don't know that the composting Potty as drawn would fit, but while at the Annaopolis show last October, I did speak to a gentleman that designs and builds composting toilets and he's working on a unit that might work. Space is the issue, but I believe we will all agree that a potty of some type on board makes a big diffeence is long term comfort.
sal
Hey, Knox
I used to have an M15, and your solution was my first thought for the SageCat. But then I looked at the beam and the daggerboard location on the SageCat and worried that the foot- and knee-space would be very cramped for two gangly-kneed codgers facing each other athwartships, unless the cabin bulkhead were moved so far aft it would squeeze the cockpit. So, based on a suggestion from another site visitor, I wondered if two aft facing seats, one on each side of the daggerboard trunk, under removable bunk cushions, might provide more stretch-out room for long, increasingly stiff legs. And one could sit back with a drink and gaze out the companionway! But, like you, I expect the solution to getting headroom in such a tiny boat will involve molding two low seats under rigid bunk boards that are either removable or hinged. Anyway, I'm glad Jerry is on it. He's my age, my size, a far better sailor, a fantastic designer and a real perfectionist. He, Sal, Gail and Dave will get it right.
Best,
Ferd
I used to have an M15, and your solution was my first thought for the SageCat. But then I looked at the beam and the daggerboard location on the SageCat and worried that the foot- and knee-space would be very cramped for two gangly-kneed codgers facing each other athwartships, unless the cabin bulkhead were moved so far aft it would squeeze the cockpit. So, based on a suggestion from another site visitor, I wondered if two aft facing seats, one on each side of the daggerboard trunk, under removable bunk cushions, might provide more stretch-out room for long, increasingly stiff legs. And one could sit back with a drink and gaze out the companionway! But, like you, I expect the solution to getting headroom in such a tiny boat will involve molding two low seats under rigid bunk boards that are either removable or hinged. Anyway, I'm glad Jerry is on it. He's my age, my size, a far better sailor, a fantastic designer and a real perfectionist. He, Sal, Gail and Dave will get it right.
Best,
Ferd
That would be really great. I've only emptied one porta-potty and I made a huge mess of it.
sal wrote:Hi Dreamer,
I don't know that the composting Potty as drawn would fit, but while at the Annaopolis show last October, I did speak to a gentleman that designs and builds composting toilets and he's working on a unit that might work. Space is the issue, but I believe we will all agree that a potty of some type on board makes a big diffeence is long term comfort.
sal