Peak storage
Making the best use of the available storage, keeps the boat organised and clean. One of the unique features of the Saona is that both peaks can be reached from the inside. Most other boats have peaks that can only be reached from the deck. So typically these will be used for sail and fender storage in that case.
I installed two shelves in each peak. Placed such that we can store boxes efficiently. Bottom and mid section can hold 12 boxes each. Top shelve can hold 18 boxes. So 42 boxes in total in each peak. On the side, outside of the width of the boxes, I made some additional storage for bottles. I kept some space open aft of the shelves as a work place. Also I can store my fore deck cushions there (vertically). Box size is 40cm x 25cm x 15cm. The trick is to find a box that is big enough to hold most of your items, but small enough to store efficiently in a triangular area. Each box is labeled and specifically for certain items. Engine spares, watermaker spares, manual tools, electric tools, tapes&lubes etc.
I glued wooden slats on the inside of the hull with Sika. On the wooden slats I placed aluminium beams of 40mm x 20mm. I cut out some notches for a nice fit and then powder coated the beams. That way they stay nice and do not get shabby with aluminium oxidation. On top of the beams there is marine plywood. I made an autocad drawing and had it cut by computer so that it looks nice. Installation is quite easy. Just drill and screw the wooden panels onto the aluminium.
On starboard side we keep all the technical stuff. On port side we keep our galley stuff.
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Excellent solution for this storage area! I have been twisting in a pretzel to figure out what to do for our Helia, Wildflower. I am not above stealing a better idea. Thanks for posting!
Thank you very much! Storage on the Saona is excellent as we can use both forepeaks. Robbert is using ‘his’ side for tools and spares and whatever. And I use mine for food, bottles, kitchen machines etc! Very handy!
Robert & Lukka: do you have measurements or plan drawings for this shelving? Kris would like to pre-cut the wood shelves for our Saona arriving next month. Hope to see you all when we are in the Caribbean. Ciao and thanks.
Hi Racheal, Robbert contacted you! Curious to see the result when finished!
Hi, Great post thanks. You have inspired me to do something similar in my Lagoon 400, although much less space it seems. Who did you work with in The Netherlands to get the shelves drawn & cut? I could do it manually, but your’s are so precise!! Based in Amsterdam btw. Cheers…Chris