Master Cabin



V-BerthRemodel
The bottom berth in the V-berth has been enlarged by adding a fold-out section to completely cross the V.  A stainless steel piano hinge allows this piece to fold away (back to where the blue folding dock cart is) and be a single berth. There is additional reinforcement and support on the port side for the extension.  The desk shelf on the port side has been cut down to allow for sitting space against the hull .  The closet at the foot of the bed on the port side has been sectioned to allow access when the bed is out.   Access is still available underneath for the bow thruster (yet to be installed) - a perfect romper room for kids or adults!
The Quarter Berth

This berth pulls out into a double bed, with the berth resting against the main mast.  This winter, in a terrible storm, the mast even provided a "water feature" in this cabin!
The master cabin bed was moved to the starboard side, facing the stern.  A comfy king-sized bed now with lots of head room. 
The old layout had the master cabin bed across ship with no walking space and for those of us who need space above our heads, it was like sleeping in a coffin. This picture is taken from the galley looking aft to the master cabin.
Pillows line the cushions at the stern and port sides.  This area could provide additional sleeping space, if necessary.
Dressed for company, the V-Berth now is a welcoming cabin for guests.
The beautiful carved doors leading to the forward head on the port side and quarter berth on the starboard.  So many of the Formosas have these wonderful doors with varrying carvings.  To be able to have this kind of detail and richness in our boat is wonderful.
I really enjoy guests on board.  I enjoy getting the cabins ready and always leave a bottle of water and stuffed eagle for the guests.  Lionel is a dentist, and we recently had imprinted toothbrushes made and those are left as a welcome gift as well.  I'm working on a fun brochure with "boat tips" to help our guests find their way and understand how to make Freedom "work" for them.  I love the journey - the destination is just the icing on the cake!
Now complete with window treatments and a new quilt, the master cabin is done!
Forward head with full shower and soaking tub.
On my "mom can you list" was a request for a lee cloth and some way to block out the sun from the overhead port.  The lee cloth was fabricated with mesh (same as in a play pen) which was soft and breathable,  and lots of metal reinforcement in the overhead rod and bed frame below.  Fast release  hooks were drilled into place.  There is ease as the bunk is moved fully out or tucked in.  The overhead screen was an inexpensive solution from an RV supplier.  Amazing that the same items are so much less expensive if they are for RVs rather than boats! This picture was taken in full afternoon sun - nice and dark - I just tucked a square of Sunbrella fabric under the pull screen for a total block out.  The cloth can be unhooked and tucked under the mattress when not needed.