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Greg Silver
Oct 26, 2011, 6:45:54 PM10/26/11
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Hello all,
Our boat is finally on the hard for the winter and my next upgrade is
replacements for the 1983 cockpit cushions. I have seen a few boats
(not Nonsuches, but Anomaly has them) with Bottomsiders cushions
(closed cell foam with permanent laminated vinyl coverings - no
upholstery). Have checked their website and the patterns for Nonsuch
26 (they have 3 available) but don't seem to match my cockpit layout
(port and stbd: long forward cushions, short aft cushions over the
lazarettes with hinge cut-outs; and a helm seat over the propane
locker. Also, I'm interested in a back cushion across the transom
coaming.
Our boat is finally on the hard for the winter and my next upgrade is
replacements for the 1983 cockpit cushions. I have seen a few boats
(not Nonsuches, but Anomaly has them) with Bottomsiders cushions
(closed cell foam with permanent laminated vinyl coverings - no
upholstery). Have checked their website and the patterns for Nonsuch
26 (they have 3 available) but don't seem to match my cockpit layout
(port and stbd: long forward cushions, short aft cushions over the
lazarettes with hinge cut-outs; and a helm seat over the propane
locker. Also, I'm interested in a back cushion across the transom
coaming.
Has anyone in our Nonsuch fleet had these cushions made for a 26
Classic? I'd be interested in your comments, and if you used one of
Bottomsiders standard patterns, or supplied you own template.
Many thanks,
Greg Silver
Misty Cat N26C #121
St. Peter's, Cape Breton
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John Marquette
Oct 26, 2011, 9:02:05 PM10/26/11
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Hi Greg;
I have the closed celled cushions you are looking for.
They came with the boat when I purchased it so I couldn't tell you where they came from.
They were in perfect like new condition when I got them.
All I can add is that Now that I've had them, I wouldn't be without .
Regards
John Marquette
Peniel N26C #161
I have the closed celled cushions you are looking for.
They came with the boat when I purchased it so I couldn't tell you where they came from.
They were in perfect like new condition when I got them.
All I can add is that Now that I've had them, I wouldn't be without .
Regards
John Marquette
Peniel N26C #161
> Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:45:54 -0300
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Mark Powers
Oct 27, 2011, 1:17:07 AM10/27/11
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La Reina came with 2 Bottomsiders. They fit perfectly and run from the
cabin and stop just before the side lockers. They do not match any of
the patterns that Bottomsiders show on their web site. I suggest you
contact them and get the pattern material and make your own patterns.
That way you will get what you want. I suspect the ones we have are
getting close to 30 years old. They are nearing the end of their
life. When I get new ones I will use the old ones for a pattern.
I am considering the helmsman seat however I am a short guy and need a
lot of boosting to be able to see over the cabin top when I am
sitting. The depth of cushion they offer is not deep enough. I don't
know if they would make one deep enough. I currently use three
floatation cushions in a custom made cloth case with a sport seat
strapped on top.
Mark Powers & Nesta Davies
La Reina 26C
Burrard Civic Marina
Vancouver, B.C.
On Oct 26, 6:02 pm, John Marquette <jgamarque...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Greg;I have the closed celled cushions you are looking for. They came with the boat when I purchased it so I couldn't tell you where they came from.They were in perfect like new condition when I got them.All I can add is that Now that I've had them, I wouldn't be without . RegardsJohn MarquettePeniel N26C #161
> > From: gsil...@cdg.ns.ca
cabin and stop just before the side lockers. They do not match any of
the patterns that Bottomsiders show on their web site. I suggest you
contact them and get the pattern material and make your own patterns.
That way you will get what you want. I suspect the ones we have are
getting close to 30 years old. They are nearing the end of their
life. When I get new ones I will use the old ones for a pattern.
I am considering the helmsman seat however I am a short guy and need a
lot of boosting to be able to see over the cabin top when I am
sitting. The depth of cushion they offer is not deep enough. I don't
know if they would make one deep enough. I currently use three
floatation cushions in a custom made cloth case with a sport seat
strapped on top.
Mark Powers & Nesta Davies
La Reina 26C
Burrard Civic Marina
Vancouver, B.C.
On Oct 26, 6:02 pm, John Marquette <jgamarque...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Greg;I have the closed celled cushions you are looking for. They came with the boat when I purchased it so I couldn't tell you where they came from.They were in perfect like new condition when I got them.All I can add is that Now that I've had them, I wouldn't be without . RegardsJohn MarquettePeniel N26C #161
> > From: gsil...@cdg.ns.ca
Kate Herman
Oct 27, 2011, 2:11:55 PM10/27/11
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HI:
I just a month ago took delivery of those exact cushions for my 26C -
so call bottomsiders and tell them you want the same ones i got. they
did not have the split side cushions, so they sent me paper patterns -
i traced and cut and photographed for good measure and they produced
perfect cushions, including the cutout for the hinges. sadly we only
got to use them once the last sail of the season. i'm looking forward
to sleeping on them next year!
Kate Herman
Sea Rose N26C #um, forgot at the moment
Groton Long Point CT
Mark Powers
Oct 28, 2011, 2:10:54 AM10/28/11
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I did a bit of searching on the web last night. It appears that insect
repellant containing Deet and some sun lotions may cause the stripes
to bleed. C-Cushions have the same problem. I had not noticed this
with the old ones but in the rainy Pacific North West we don't use
much insect repellant or much sun lotion.
Mark Powers & Nesta Davies
La Reina 26C
Burrard Civic Marina
Vancouver B.C.
repellant containing Deet and some sun lotions may cause the stripes
to bleed. C-Cushions have the same problem. I had not noticed this
with the old ones but in the rainy Pacific North West we don't use
much insect repellant or much sun lotion.
Mark Powers & Nesta Davies
La Reina 26C
Burrard Civic Marina
Robert & Diane Hindle
Oct 28, 2011, 7:39:41 AM10/28/11
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While on the topic, we blame insect repellant for crazing the plastic windows on our dodger, bimini and the screen on the Chart Plotter. Exercise caution even when those flies are nipping!
Bob and Diane Hindle
Pipe Dream 30C #230
Jim in NVa
Oct 28, 2011, 9:10:51 AM10/28/11
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How do the closed cell cushions that Bottomsiders sells compare to
more traditional cockpit cushions? I've seen their ads, but have not
seen their cushions in person. Morgan did not come with any cushions
and I've been thinking about adding a set.
Thanks,
Jim
Morgan 26C #138
Annapolis, MD
more traditional cockpit cushions? I've seen their ads, but have not
seen their cushions in person. Morgan did not come with any cushions
and I've been thinking about adding a set.
Thanks,
Jim
Morgan 26C #138
Annapolis, MD
Greg Silver
Oct 31, 2011, 12:06:00 PM10/31/11
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Kate,
Thanks for the info - I will refer Bottomsiders to your recent
order.
Greg Silver
Misty Cat N26C #121
St. Peter's, Cape Breton
- Kate Herman <katehe...@gmail.com> Oct 27 11:11AM -0700
Greg Silver
Nov 2, 2011, 5:08:26 PM11/2/11
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Further to my query to the list of a few days ago about
Bottomsiders cockpit cushions:
I contacted the manufacturer on line and they promptly sent me
dimensioned patterns from their files (and Kate Herman's N26 Sea Rose)
to check against my cockpit, and they also quoted promptly on
additional items like a custom backrest for behind the helm seat.
Thanks to everyone for your input - everyone who uses them that wrote
me had only good things to say about these cushions - 1" thick
closed-cell foam, with laminated vinyl coverings, in a wide range of
colours, custom cut to fit your layout.
Greg Silver
Misty Cat
N 26C #121
Jon Fitch
Nov 6, 2011, 10:12:11 PM11/6/11
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Hi Greg,
I had CC Cushions on our Nonsuch 30 (competitor to Bottom Siders) and
have them now on Anomaly. For both, I sent them paper patterns. You
want to consider how they divide for storage and also access to the
cockpit locker and helmseat. I like the closed cell foam better than
fabric covered cushions, they seem to be durable and dry more quickly.
Not as obvious, they are "sticky" and you do not slide on them, nor do
they slide on the seat - at least until things get pretty extreme.
On both my 30 and on Anomaly, I had the helmseat section humped up in
an arc about 6 or 8" high. That does two things: raises your seated
position when motoring, and gives you an arc to sit on to windward of
center and more upright when heeled. I have been happy with it both
times.
One characteristic of the closed cell foam is that it has quite a long
memory. If you store them for a few weeks standing on end for example,
they will shorten by an inch or so and this persists for several days.
Also the vinyl covering sticks to itself somewhat tenaciously, you
must peel them apart like tape after they have been stored together
(particularly in a humid climate). This does not seem to cause them
any problems, just a curiosity.
Hope things are going well with you in St. Peter's!
Jon
I had CC Cushions on our Nonsuch 30 (competitor to Bottom Siders) and
have them now on Anomaly. For both, I sent them paper patterns. You
want to consider how they divide for storage and also access to the
cockpit locker and helmseat. I like the closed cell foam better than
fabric covered cushions, they seem to be durable and dry more quickly.
Not as obvious, they are "sticky" and you do not slide on them, nor do
they slide on the seat - at least until things get pretty extreme.
On both my 30 and on Anomaly, I had the helmseat section humped up in
an arc about 6 or 8" high. That does two things: raises your seated
position when motoring, and gives you an arc to sit on to windward of
center and more upright when heeled. I have been happy with it both
times.
One characteristic of the closed cell foam is that it has quite a long
memory. If you store them for a few weeks standing on end for example,
they will shorten by an inch or so and this persists for several days.
Also the vinyl covering sticks to itself somewhat tenaciously, you
must peel them apart like tape after they have been stored together
(particularly in a humid climate). This does not seem to cause them
any problems, just a curiosity.
Hope things are going well with you in St. Peter's!
Jon
Greg Silver
Nov 7, 2011, 11:31:38 AM11/7/11
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Thanks Jon.
I admired the cushions on Anomaly. I am now in the process of
ordering from Bottomsiders who have good templates on hand for my
particular layout. All's well in St Peter's. Misty Cat is hauled, and
the Yngling is next on the list after November sailing is done. Hope
you had a good tour on the Eastern Seaboard!
Greg Silver
Misty Cat N26C #121
St. Peter's, Cape Breton
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Jim Cosgrove
Nov 7, 2011, 7:52:24 PM11/7/11
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Jon,
In hot weather, do people stick to the cushions too? I've never seen
these but I'm just picturing the old style vinyl seats that cars used to
have...
Regards,
Jim Cosgrove
In hot weather, do people stick to the cushions too? I've never seen
these but I'm just picturing the old style vinyl seats that cars used to
have...
Regards,
Jim Cosgrove
Morgan 26C #138
Annapolis, MD
On 11/6/2011 10:12 PM, Jon Fitch wrote:
> I had CC Cushions on our Nonsuch 30 I like the closed cell foam better than
Ron Singerman
Nov 15, 2011, 2:57:27 PM11/15/11
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Greg,
New to the discussion group but not new to sailing. Over the years I
have had or been exposed to all the different types of cockpit
cushions out there. The Bottomsiders are pretty, but present sweating
problems and if not secured tend to slide around a lot. In my opinion
a closed cellfoam covered with Phifertex is the best type of cockpit
cushion. They are Pricey, but well worth it.
Reef early,
>>ron<<
S/V Serenity II
Gulfport, FL
New to the discussion group but not new to sailing. Over the years I
have had or been exposed to all the different types of cockpit
cushions out there. The Bottomsiders are pretty, but present sweating
problems and if not secured tend to slide around a lot. In my opinion
a closed cellfoam covered with Phifertex is the best type of cockpit
cushion. They are Pricey, but well worth it.
Reef early,
>>ron<<
S/V Serenity II
Gulfport, FL
Mike
Nov 16, 2011, 8:29:45 AM11/16/11
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Personally, I find the folding chair/cushions sold by West Marine to be very versatile for the cockpit. I use them in the chair mode most of the time but, can lay them out flat to be used as cushions with guest or if I want to take a little cockpit nap.
Mike
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1986 30U
Katmando
Nov 16, 2011, 2:44:02 PM11/16/11
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I too have used them for years. Very comfortable and can be
moved almost anywhere. During long leisurely reaches I have even sat in them up
front with the back resting against the mast and read a book while keeping
watch.
Brian
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