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= Types of Berth =

The types and location of berths on a boat depend on whether it is designed for maximum comfort for day sailing from harbour to harbour or sailing offshore or passaging.

The most comfortable location for a berth is midships where stability is best, but not every berth can be located there. For serious sailing berths can be fitted with lap belts and [[LeeCloths|lee cloths]]. A lee cloth is a mesh safety net to keep someone from falling out when the boat rolls. Mesh cloth breathes so there is airflow. Lee cloths can also function as a privacy curtain.

If a boat is subject to deck or port leaks, an air gap between the bunk and cabin wall is advisable.

[[PipeBerths|Pipe berths]], mostly out of style, can swing up or down when not in use. They consist ofa canvas or other cloth stretcher on a pipe frame.

The [[PullmanBunk|Pullman bunk]] design originated on trains. <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_car</ref> Several configurations are possible:

* The top bunk can hinge down to serve as a backrest for the lower bunk during the day.
* A lower -- often twin -- bunk can fold up against the wall.
* On some cruise ships the bunk pulls down out of the ceiling.

There are several types of arrangement for a berth in a boat:

* Quarter berth
* Settee berth
* Pilot berth
* V-berth
* Cabin berth

=== Quarter Berth ===

A [[QuarterBerth|quarter berth]] is tucked under the cockpit on a small boat, usually on an outboard edge of the cockpit. Ventilation can be an issue. Getting in and out requires a degree of gymnastic ability.

=== Settee Berth ===

A [[SetteeBerth|settee berth]] is a seat for sitting at the saloon table. It is convertible to a bed. Usually there are two in the saloon on opposite sides of the table or in a U-shaped arrangement. A settee berth is suitable as a sea berth.

=== Pilot Berth ===

A [[PilotBerth|pilot berth]] is an occasional berth located high up on the wall or located behind a settee in the day cabin or on the bridge. The beam must be wide enough to put one behind a settee. A pilot berth is typically a sea berth and can also be used for daytime sleeping.

=== V-Berth ===

A [[V-Berth|V-berth]] is in the bow of the boat. Usually there are two angled like this <b>^</b> with the feet together. The two berths can abut on the same plane or one can be higher so they overlap. A modified design is a center-line double berth shaped to fit the space.

=== Cabin Berth===

A [[CabinBerth|cabin berth]] is a private space for one or two people. A big comfortable stern cabin is ideal.

== Links ==

http://www.nauticexpo.com/boat-manufacturer/ship-bed-20089.html

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 * Cabin berth
-For a given budget and displacement a boat with a longer narrower [[HullShape|hull shape]] will fit more berths or cabins linearly. Generally the minimum length to fit a head, berths, salon and so forth is 38-40 ft (~12 m).
+For a given budget and displacement a boat with a longer narrower [[HullForm|hull form]] will fit more berths or cabins linearly. Generally the minimum length to fit a head, berths, salon and so forth is 38-40 ft (~12 m).
 Some other questions are: Do you want a home for two people and an occasional guest? Do you have children? Do you want to cater to large groups?

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 = Types of Berth =
-The types and location of berths on a boat depend on whether it is designed for maximum comfort for day sailing from harbour to harbour or sailing offshore or passaging. For a given budget and displacement a longer narrower boat will fit more berths or cabins linearly.
+The types and location of berths on a boat depend on whether it is designed for maximum comfort for day sailing from harbour to harbour or sailing offshore or passaging. There are several possible arrangements for a berth in a boat:
 The most comfortable location for a berth is midships where stability is best, but not every berth can be located there. For serious sailing berths can be fitted with lap belts and [[LeeCloths|lee cloths]]. A lee cloth is a mesh safety net to keep someone from falling out when the boat rolls. Mesh cloth breathes so there is airflow. Lee cloths can also function as a privacy curtain.
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 If a boat is subject to deck or port leaks, an air gap between the bunk and cabin wall is advisable.
-[[PipeBerths|Pipe berths]], mostly out of style, can swing up or down when not in use. They consist of a canvas or other cloth stretcher on a pipe frame.
+[[PipeBerths|Pipe berths]], mostly out of style, can swing up or down when not in use. They consist ofa canvas or other cloth stretcher on a pipe frame.
 The [[PullmanBunk|Pullman bunk]] design originated on trains. <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_car</ref> Several configurations are possible:
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 * A lower -- often twin -- bunk can fold up against the wall.
 * On some cruise ships the bunk pulls down out of the ceiling.
 === Quarter Berth ===
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 === Settee Berth ===
-A [[SetteeBerth|settee berth]] is a seat for sitting at the saloon table. It is convertible to a bed. Usually there are two in the saloon on opposite sides of the table or in a U-shaped arrangement. A settee berth is suitable as a sea berth.
+A [[SetteeBerth|settee berth]] is a seat for sitting at the dinette table. It is convertible to a bed. Usually there are two on opposite sides of the table or in a U-shaped arrangement. This is common in many sail boats. A settee berth is suitable as a sea berth. Settee berths can also be put in the salon or main cabin. These are useful for for overnight guests.
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 === Pilot Berth ===
-A [[PilotBerth|pilot berth]] is an occasional berth located high up on the wall or located behind a settee in the day cabin or on the bridge. The beam must be wide enough to put one behind a settee. A pilot berth is typically a sea berth and can also be used for daytime sleeping.
+A [[PilotBerth|pilot berth]] is an occasional berth located high up on the wall or located behind a settee in the day cabin or in the pilot house. In the salon, the beam must be wide enough to put one behind a settee. A pilot berth is typically a sea berth and can also be used for daytime sleeping.On a larger boat, the pilot berth could be a cabin, which would be very useful for chartering.
 === V-Berth ===
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 === Cabin Berth===
-A [[CabinBerth|cabin berth]] is a private space for one or two people. A big comfortable stern cabin is ideal.
+A [[CabinBerth|cabin berth]] is a private space for one or two people. A big comfortable stern cabin is ideal. If the boat is large enough two forward cabins can be fitted. Typical arrangements are a wide lower berth and an upper bunk. The upper bunk could fold-down to convert the lower berth into a settee.
 == Links ==