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Originally Posted by Plumper
The problem is not from waves coming in the cockpit, it is if the waves wash right below into the boat. Given that the companionway opening on a G26 is so close to the level of the cockpit sole you should consider leaving the lower washboard in (and secured) when there is any chance of being pooped at all. There is nothing worse than a big gulp of saltwater down below!
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Indeed. The Gramp companionway bottom is about 6" off the cockpit sole stock. I myself intend to build a full bridgedeck to cockpit seat height at a later date, before venturing further offshore. There's a lot of volume in that cockpit, and a bridgedeck is a good way to solve the companionway height issue and reduce the volume for waves to swamp.