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Down below Scandal might be described as semi open plan the space being broken up by the main bulkhead (and a curtain) without  actually being separate cabins. This is typical of the original layout of many of the Tamarisks though there are several variations.

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From the quarter berth looking forward to starboard From the companion looking forward to port

 

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The seat forward of the galley area The galley area. We do not have a fitted gas cooker as we use a portable camping type cooker.
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A piece of varnished ply serves as a work surface... and the other way up as a base of the cooker (there are lugs to locate the feet). Usually, if it is not raining we cook outside.

The cooker and gas was removed at the suggestion of our our purchase survey. We bought a portable camping cooker to use for our first season and found it so easy and safe to use that we kept it and have not refitted the gas system. It also has the advantage of making space to carry a cool box when overnighting or for longer weekends which is very useful. 

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We do have a brand new Plastimo combined sink and two burner stove unit which is available with the boat if required.

 

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The seat forward of the galley area.There is a locker under the seat and food stowage in the lockers behind. From the seat looking towards the quarter berth

The quarter berth is full length but is fairly shallow in height at the entrance so tends to be used as a berth for one of the children.

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Hanging locker. Stowage for lifejackets and harnesses. The log impeller sits underneath. Looking aft from the forward berth

 

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Vanity curtain across Table down with VHF and locker behind

 

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Lockers under port berth Locker under head of starboard berth with sail stowage forward of this.

 

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Water tank under head of quarter berth. Further space for e.g. tools aft of this Clock, barometer, makers plate and dome vent. The small box is for the aerial and cable connections for the steaming light and tricolour.