| Project by Chris Davis | posted 204 days ago | 1519 views | 4 times favorited | 9 comments |  |
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This is a custom boat bed that was completed in April 2009. It is a little different than our standard version. First the wood that was used is oak. Because oak was used I had to use a veneer over the bending plywood on the bow toy box. This customer also chose to add portholes on the side rails. If found those online and they were more expensive then I thought.
The modification that I like the most is the removable toy box. This customer didn’t have room for it right now so she wanted to have it separate. To do this I built a footboard panel. Now it can be used with or without the toy box. I am really thinking about making this standard on the boat beds. I believe that customers will buy it without the toy box.
This is by far my most favorite style of boat bed so far.
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9 comments so far
Don K.
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posted 204 days ago
It turned out absolutely beautiful…great job !!!
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a1Jim
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posted 204 days ago
I’ve got to say it again. Great bed ,good build nice photos
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Craftsman on the lake
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posted 204 days ago
I’ve been following this lately. Nice bed and thanks so much for the detailed process. I even watched live feed the other day of someone assembling the portholes on the sides. So cool.
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kolwdwrkr
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posted 204 days ago
Cool! Great way to prepare for flood season. Just sleep in a boat. LOL. Looks great in the room, and I really like the front being a toy box. Neat project.
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ND2ELK
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posted 204 days ago
Hi Chris
Great looking bed as always. I really like the way the toy box can be moved. This has to be one of my favorites. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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Chris Davis
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posted 204 days ago
kolwdwrkr, the rain is coming down here in Arkansas right now. I think I may need it.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 204 days ago
Chris, this turned out beautifully. I really like the look that the natural finish gives to the project. The removable toy box is a nice idea as well. This should make some little captain a very happy sailor.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
mtnwild
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posted 204 days ago
Really cool. Form and function with style. Like it lots!!
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Napaman
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posted 198 days ago
i love it!!!!!!!!!!
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