starboard cabin storage solutions?
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Topic: starboard cabin storage solutions?
Posted By: MyBMW
Subject: starboard cabin storage solutions?
Date Posted: 20 October 2025 at 13:56
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We want to convert the small cabin off the galley into storage. (really like the other models which made it a "garage") Have you modified yours to enable cruising and the associated gear, etc? Looking for inspiration on how to organize and secure in there: https://photos.app.goo.gl/xLye2FFY5YK9mVaaA" rel="nofollow - https://photos.app.goo.gl/xLye2FFY5YK9mVaaA (something better than boxes) Maybe appliances down the road. Thank you! Brent ------------- Jumeirah San Francisco (458 #253) |
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Posted By: 32mike
Date Posted: 22 October 2025 at 13:07
Well, there’s this   Months of accumulated detritus followed by a rough passage … Just throw it in there! ------------- Mike S/V Dulces Sueños 458 #087 Tampa, FL |
Posted By: Rock
Date Posted: 22 October 2025 at 14:38
Looks familiar  ------------- Hanse 400e "M-square2" #0241 |
Posted By: marsella
Date Posted: 22 October 2025 at 15:57
Same here
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Posted By: Wayne's World
Date Posted: 22 October 2025 at 21:51
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Very similar here. ------------- Wayne W Cruising, currently in the Pacific until the end of 2026. |
Posted By: S&J
Date Posted: 24 October 2025 at 04:48
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I really loved the locker/cabin in my 385 but prefer the massive bow locker in the 458 for most things. It swallows my inflatable tender, electric scooters, pasarelle, spinnaker, fenders, anchor snubbers and spare lines with a 150l water tank underneath the grating floor. I also added shelving for smaller items. My 3rd cabin off the galley gets used for 2-3 weeks a year and at other times it is a useful space for storing the cockpit cushions I would like to fit a second fridge/freezer and I'm struggling to work out where this might go. .One suggestion is to move the central "stool" from the saloon into the main cabin and put a fridge in its place. My challenge is working out how to secure these ! Another option might be to trim on of the mattresses and mount the fridge in the 3rd cabin. I'd be interested in ideas from anyone who has done similar. ------------- H458 #159 Primal Mediterranean cruising |
Posted By: MyBMW
Date Posted: 24 October 2025 at 16:32
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Yes, the bow locker is huge! How do you mitigate the massive amount of extra water weight up there? Been planning to put some shelves in there too, layers with a little fuel on the bottom, lines, tender, sail, etc (more light weight, as we were just reminded, most ships sink bow first) As to the additional fridge, we have one to the right of the stove, cut into the cabinets. It is a slide-out model and works well, infact it is our primary fridge. We do miss the proper kitchen cabinet space although it does work well in there. Have seen others put washing machine in the starboard cabin (midship, behind saildrive) and also in the saloon, ahead of the battery bank with a cabinet built around. I would probably build an extra alliance into the cabinet in the starboard cabin. looking into those glass suction-cup solutions to anchor storage into the fiberglass areas for easy removal/re-arrangement. We took out the saloon bench and put it in storage. much prefer the open plan, clear path for/aft. Do miss the easy access storage although it prevents me from hoarding aboard ------------- Jumeirah San Francisco (458 #253) |
Posted By: S&J
Date Posted: 24 October 2025 at 16:44
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I always found the bow seemed to ride a little high and don't find the additional 150kg of water makes significant difference to the trim. I also added 20m chain for a total of 80m, although my Viking anchor is only 12kg which partially compensates for the additional chain weight. ------------- H458 #159 Primal Mediterranean cruising |
Posted By: MyBMW
Date Posted: 24 October 2025 at 16:59
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right, it does appear to ride high (even with full water) How did you secure your new anchor? Been looking to upgrade, and like the bolt-action installed from the factory. ------------- Jumeirah San Francisco (458 #253) |
Posted By: marsella
Date Posted: 24 October 2025 at 17:01
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Agree with Stuart, someone told me too that my nose is a little too high and suggested I put more chain to balance. Also, it depends on whether your water tank is full or empty, this alone changes the weight by a half ton or so. Recently I installed a bow thruster and two batteries which added another 100 kg on the bow. |
Posted By: S&J
Date Posted: 24 October 2025 at 17:05
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I switched the standard Delta for a Lewmar Epsilon during commissioning. I felt this was an improvment then got the lighter and collapsible Vulcan as a backup / stern anchor. When I tried this out the performance was at least as good if not better than the Epsilon and all my crew felt it was a better anchor and much easier to manhandle. I can still use the pin to secure the anchor when sailing but prefer to use a short rope to the starboard clear to stop any movement. ------------- H458 #159 Primal Mediterranean cruising |
Posted By: MyBMW
Date Posted: 24 October 2025 at 17:17
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where did you install the new batteries? ------------- Jumeirah San Francisco (458 #253) |
Posted By: marsella
Date Posted: 24 October 2025 at 17:50
| The bow thruster went in front of rhe water tank, and two batteries to starboard under the bedframe, there is niche there but you have to cut an access. I also installed Webasto ac unit to a similar niche on port which added another 20 kg. |
Posted By: 32mike
Date Posted: 25 October 2025 at 00:21
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I got the upgrade to the 21 kg Ultra anchor with the 100m of chain. Still rides high. Love the Ultra though. Sets, holds and comes up easy. ------------- Mike S/V Dulces Sueños 458 #087 Tampa, FL |
Posted By: 32mike
Date Posted: 26 October 2025 at 18:31
Here’s where my ottoman lives now. The rubber feet on the bottom keep it from sliding around. Just made a pretty rough passage and it hardly moved - it’s right next to the keel. It’s. Become my lounging spot and I still have the storage. ------------- Mike S/V Dulces Sueños 458 #087 Tampa, FL |
Posted By: MyBMW
Date Posted: 28 October 2025 at 00:36
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Thankyou everyone for the anchor, batteries and ottoman suggestions, all very smart! ------------- Jumeirah San Francisco (458 #253) |