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"Denis Marier" wrote:

I am shopping for a replacement boat.
I see that some aft cabins have the berth running from starboard to
port. This means that if the cabin is used while sailing I may have
my head on the leeward side or windward side. More so if the boat is
pitching I will be rolling. The more traditional berth is usually
running from the bow to the stern. My observations may be wrong. I
would appreciate some comments on which one is preferred for a
sailboat.

If you're moving, you don't use that berth, but the sea berth(s), often
a quarterberth or modified settee if that's what you have.

Our coffin berth works well for me (the only way to get closer to the
center of motion is to lie on the floor). It's not a valid option for
heavier or claustrophobic crew, though.

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