For
a couple who live on their own, a good sized second bedroom
designed into the confines of a barge, may seem an extravagance? That is
why it has been designed to be multi
functional in 6 ways:
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1) a comfortable
guest sleeping area with maximum versatility to suit a variety of
human sizes. The beds are unique and adaptable with a fixed 122cm
(4') long base and a hinged out 76cm (2' 6")extension to
offer a comfortable 200cm (6'6") sleeping area.
Each of the 90cm (3') wide beds are built into the curvature of the aft hull shape.
Because the Klipper has an aft upswept hull, to accommodate the
prop and rudder, by necessity the beds are mounted quite high. To
assist guests, there are built-in steps between the beds, all
built into into the cabinetry. |
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The otherwise odd shaping under the beds gives additional storage
for diverse items as golf clubs and angle grinders. All accessed
by lifting the top-step oak panel between beds. |
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3) an office, a place to work and maintain ones home & office
communications, paperwork & electronic communication equipment. |
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4)
a work room away from the main saloon/ galley/ wheelhouse living
areas where ones 'mess' can be isolated behind a closed door |
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5) a place
of refuge from each other. Vows of Undying-love doesn't mean you can't get
occasionally tetchy? |
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6)
additional storage by way of the many oak wood wardrobes &
cabinets built-into and under the gunnels. But still not enough for 'J's
expanding wardrobe! |
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Smaller versions of the Saloon/Galley
opening windows (with removable secondary glassing for winter) and with sun reflective glass, let the light and ventilation in.
As does
the offset mounted roof
emergency escape hatch. Stepping onto the built in desk top makes for easy
emergency egress. |
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