Excellent thread, I'm planning the same sleep aboard concept.I was considering either some planks laced together to fold out or a cot laid over the seats (have to see how that fits when done) now I have a third option.my suggestion for you are to lash that in place when in use,use a floorless tent instead of a tarp( you can close it up for privacy and foul weather)  and have a bivuac  handy in case of bugs or bad weather.please post how that works out for you along with anything else you find usefull about sleeping aboard the dory

   With a bivy sack this would work in Everglades National Park or Florida Bay.  I hope you'll report on how the pink insulation foam works out.  I'm thinking 6mm ply planks with a Timberline self-inflating pad on top might be an alternative.

Yes. I'm concerned about the pink foam, too. So far, I have only assembled the frame on the garage floor. If I ease myself onto the cot, the pink foam supports my weight, and does so easily once I am fully extended. But I worry about denting or cracking the foam as I first settle down. 

The reason I chose to try the foam is that I had to remove the flotation under the removable thwart in order to have a good place to secure the frame and to give my 6' 2" inch frame enough leg room for rowing. If my system works, I can secure the foam with straps to the dagger-board well and once again have sufficient flotation. I will probably also fill the pieces of PVC pipe with fill-foam to add even more flotation.

I'm going camping tomorrow so I should have something to report by the end of the week.

   I was thinking maybe some closed cell foam. Aside from the benefts of being able to sleep at anchor even when ashore sleeping in the boat would be an improvement over a tent on the ground,just stuff a couple of dock bumpers under the sides to keep it level. I eventualy want to do the everglades challenge and a good sleeping system would really help

   I'm just back from my 3-day dory cruise on Norfork. I'm happy to report that the collapsible cot with pink foam pad worked perfectly. Sleeping aboard was delightful--especially when the coyotes starred yipping and howling on shore! I'll probably add a bit of extra support (maybe a  but off 6 mil plywood) under the area where I first sit down, but even without that support the foam was undamaged.

Just started building the NE Dory, we've got a place on Tracy Ferry rd. Maybe I'll see you over at hand cove this summer   

   Great to hear that there will soon be another dory on the lake. Enjoy building your boat and let me know if I can help in any way. Jeff

   Is there an update to the broken links for the missing pics on the inital post? 

See if this link works for access to the photos.   

Works great for me. I'm glad you posred the new link, I'd forgotten the fun stuff you do.

Laszlo

   Birch2, Thanks for that link to the pics.  This could possibly be a whole new way to set up a similar arrangement in my Skerry.  Sleeping on land has its plusses, but there's definitely something to be said for, when after a long day of rowing and sailing, all you've got to do to set up the camping area is toss out an anchor.

Is there a technical or product name for the pink foldable foam board?  It looks to be some kind of building insulation material.  Thanks   

   Kurlanny,

FOAMULAR 1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. R-3 Square Edge Rigid Foam Board Insulation Sheathing. Comes in a variety of thicknesses. 

Cody

Cody, Thanks much

Curious,  Has anyone made a tent for the NED?  I was planning on trying to put one together this winter, but it would be great to learn from those who have already done so.  I have seen many on the internet, but none for the NED.    Thanks!   

Silver Salt has done a beautiful job of making a tent for the dory.

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