Graham Nash Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I am about to do a bit more work on my boat and one thing I am considering is removing the back "wall" of my cabin to open it up and make it a stand up cuddy. I find I rarely use the cabin as I get seasick inside, and I don't really like driving while completely enclosed as there are too many blind spots, plus there is lots of wasted lost space in corners etc. Removing the rear wall would enable someone to sit on the drivers seat (which is mounted on a turntable) and fish giving a little more deck space, it would eliminate the lost corners and it would remove the blind spots. It would however be exposed to the elements (although I have no doubt Cut n cover could make me a curtain or something)? .... so, what is others preferences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 As a thought have you thought about a sliding patio door? Being able to see through would help with blind spots and having it open allows fresh air to reduce any sea sickness feeling When it is cold & wet you can allways close the door to keep warm & dry I am sure you could pick up a second hand one or similar. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Go commando and get rid of it all and go open! Real (reel?) men do it exposed!!!!!!!!! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I want a cabin ! Go cuddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 My brother another friend and I all owned dory, s with cabins After I removed the bulkhead from mine and made it into a cuddy, so did they. All three boats were transformed into much better fishing tools, we could duck into the cuddy out of the elements, but still see the rods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 This is my thought too Charlie. I rarely use it, I dont need shelter because i'm not that bothered about rain and if its cold then im at home watching telly :-) .... And Rob, as for going commando ...... this thing takes lots of water over the front when shes motoring,.... no thanks, not in this boat :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Not just the water Graham ! Motoring along in a cold wind is awful. With the cuddy you're protected from it but you can " pop your head up " if you need to. How will it affect the strength if you cut that wall away ? It'll probably increase your speed and MPG if you remove it. Jim PS I don't think you like fishing - - - - you just have a need for projects to keep you busy. Graham Nash, niggle and lofty 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Graham I think you answered your own question get the jigsaw out lofty and Graham Nash 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 The only concern I would have would be security of the electronics, do you remove them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 When I was at Rockley in my open Raider I used to remove them. I presently leave them on board in my yard but the door is generally locked and the dogs are always happy to see strangers in my yard :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 keep the cabin safer for electrics and you can fit a heater to help with winter fishing and fit patio doors so you can see out of the back Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 All this talk about open boats and cuddys BRRRR I think I'll stick with my nice warm cabin thank you Its got allround visibility sliding doors fore and aft, 4 windscreen wipers front and sides, a lovely diesel heater for the winter and a sunroof for the summer and I can see my rods from the comfort of my helm seat. I knew there was a good reason to buy it in the first place :lol: Peteg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 if i had all that i'd probably feel the same Pete, but I don't .... and Tony, I have been out winter fishing once in it last year, i doubt i'll do more this year. I'm beomming a bit of a fair weather fisherman i'm afraib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Wimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I love my diesel heater, love it, I really love it, bring on the Cod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I love my diesel heater, love it, I really love it, bring on the Cod! Careful Steve, don't go overboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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