How long is the forward pullman berth

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tricksteur	How long is the forward pullman berth		Lead	[-]
Posts: 3 12/23/05 02:14:39	Tags : None Hi I'm close to buying a 1996 2 cabin pullman C42 MkII. The boat is lying in Florida and I'm in Auckland so it's a flight to view the boat. I'm 6'3" and concerned the forward pullman berth may be too short. I was wondering if anyone could measure the actual length from bulkhead to bulkhead for me please? Or do you already know? Also - what areas should I look at for problems? Many thanks Richard
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azure42	How long is the forward pullman berth	#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 391 12/23/05 06:38:23	Richard, I've never measured except with my 6'2" body and I fit just fine. I even lived aboard the boat for two years without any loss of sleep. Unless you sleep with your arms stretched out over your head on the pillow, you will have plenty of room at 6'3". As for problems -- I don't think you'll find any in the design and overall construction of the boat....anything you might look for as far as being a problem will likely have come from hard use or neglect by a prior owner. Be SURE to have a thorough survey done on the boat by a certified surveyor. Welcome to C-42 world! Rod Williams Azure, #343, 2-cabin Alameda/San Francisco Bay, CA.
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melelana	Re: How long is the forward pullman berth	#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 391 12/23/05 10:33:09	Just stopped by Melelana and put a tape on the berth. 6' 6" from bulkhead to bulkhead. Good luck, Larry Melelana Catalina 42 # 175 1990 3 cbn, wk Solomons, MD
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tricksteur	THANKS	#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3 12/23/05 13:55:43	I plan to live aboard the boat hence wanting to get the bed part right. I read the article below (see URL) which said the berth was 6ft (72 inches) which seemed short - but I guess you shouldn't believe everything that you read! Many thanks for taking the time to measure and comment - very much appreciated! Seems almost everything you read about the C42 is positive - plenty of happy customers. Richard
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kenfischer	Re: How long is the forward pullman berth	#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 225 12/23/05 14:39:15 Moderator	Queen size fitted sheets fit just perfect for length and width at the wide end. Twin sheets fit the aft berths. Ken Fischer 2005 C42 #906 "Solaria", 3 Cabin Pullman, Fin Keel, Mast Furling Main, 155% Genoa
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azure42	re: pullman berth	#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 391 12/23/05 16:55:55	Richard, I'd recommend that you buy sheets custom fitted for the C42 berths -- especially the pullman. The bunks can be a challenge to make up and keep tucked in. Buy the highest thread-count sheets you can find too -- at least 300 count. Here's one link, you can Google many more: www.mailordercentral.com/welcomeaboard/products.asp?dept=46 You'll thank me a hundred times for this advice..... Rod Williams Azure, #343, 2-cabin Alameda/San Francisco Bay, CA.
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peter	same	#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 313 12/23/05 18:30:55	at 6'4" and having lived aboard for 3 years with 90 days of cruising I find the berth very comfortable... no worry... enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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peter	same	#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 313 12/23/05 18:33:40	I forgot to add that I had a custom bed mattress made of medium foam, it does make a difference.
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azure42	re: Berths	#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 391 12/24/05 08:44:20	Peter's right -- makes a big difference. New, plusher mattresses can be made with mildew-proof bottoms..... Rod Williams Azure, #343, 2-cabin Alameda/San Francisco Bay, CA.
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cathyinct	mattress and sheets	#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 310 12/24/05 13:24:30	My husband and I are very long sailors. I normally take the outside of the pullman so I can get up at night. My hubby is 6/4" and has no issue with the pullman. We recently purchased an inner spring mattress from Catalina. THe hardest part was getting it out of the wooden crate they delivered it in. REally !! We use standard Q sized Walmart sheets. We are concerned that our young kids might bring pens or markers into the pullman. They play up forward during incliment weather or long cruising. We invested in a nice waterproof cover for the mattress. It does breath. I don't have any issues getting the sheets on. Other boating stuff like getting up from the starboard lazarette are more difficult !! The mattress was NOT as WIDE as the old latex mattress. Something to ponder. Diff about 2" which I felt was HUGE. $500 ish. I find that the "edge board" above the drawers needed screw reinforcement on our boat. We just make sure that the mattress is tucked up against that. CAthy in CT
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tricksteur	Living aboard.	#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3 12/25/05 22:45:18	Hi Peter Thanks for that - makes me feel a whole lot more comfortable! By the way - you say you have been living on board for 3 years. Is it just yourself or are there more of you. Do you use the shower on a daily basis? I plan on living in a marina with my girlfriend, but we will both be working full time and will have to wear suits and shower every day. Is the shower / toilet on board able to handle daily use. Do you have enough storage? Any hints and tips would be very much appreciated. Etc - how do you go fitting shore power to fridge etc? Any help would be more than welcome. Regards Richard
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jbmason	live aboard	#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 246 12/25/05 23:17:52	Water useage is a factor to be concened with even at dockside. Frequent showers equal frequent tank refills. Although the issue can be addressed with a pressure water valve and hose from the dockside source, possible leaks are a concern. Humidity from daily showering can be afactor as well as the damp towels. Even with shower wall wipe downs the humidity can be a factor. Also frewuent cleaning of the shower sump and pump become a necessity. Use the Marina facilities if possible, long showers with little clean up and no humidity concerns. Head use and holding tank capacity are a concern that can be addressed by frequent pump outs maybe twice weekly with conservative use. Pump out boat may be avaialble to visit you dockside but at a cost of $12-15 per trip. Better yet use the Marina facilities when ever possible.
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