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I have done extensive sleep-aboard cruising in my Outrage 18, for as long as two weeks at a time, for the two of us. We use Therm-o-Rest 3" foam filled inflatable mattress and conventional bedding, which are extremely comfortable. She sewed up a lightweight "front cabin" drop curtain to enclose the sleeping area at night and for clothes changing, which "velcros" in place. For only one person, a good sleeping bag will suffice. We only overnight at full service Marinas, where there are complete facilities.

As mentioned above, the Mills Flying Top set, along with their side curtians and aft curtain, are essential.

I designed and built, from solid teak, a foward decking platform which extends back to the front of the console, and along each side, at the height of the bow locker floor. The front cooler seat is removed for overnighting. You can see the deck in the photo, for which I have a dimensioned construction drawing:

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/lgolt...9183036728

Properly waterproofed, the Mills Canvas system is totally waterproof and will keep you dry, regardless of weather.

The deck simply drops in when needed, and can be lifted out and stored when not sleeping aboard.

The deck can also be seen in this photo:

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/lgolt...7667651119

The RPS raised 6" provides space for the 72QT Igloo cooler seat, which provides much needed overnighting storage for gear.

The dual engine batteries remain in the splashwell, so as not to use up valuable storage space inside the console.