DIY Sundeck

Steve_B · 02 July 2009, 19:25

I was very frustrated that the weather was so poor for the IOM weekend and that I was at home thinking that I really should have gone up regardless, I did what all men do when in a sulk, retire to the garage/workshop.

Now Mrs 250kts has expressed that she would like somewhere on the boat to strech out and take in some rays. I looked into obtaining a sundeck from Valiant, who wanted £450+VAT! So a few hours later and some £93, this is what I produced.

Pic 1 = Before
Pic 2 = The first cushion of the anchour locker (to be recovered in the blue)
Pic 3 = Stage two
Pic 4 = The complete deck in position, suitable for two 5'10" persons to lay out

Any or all are easily removed for storage on or off the boat.

Nasher · 02 July 2009, 20:18

Very Good

Nasher

PeterM · 03 July 2009, 09:02

Very nice work - can I ask how they are held in ? The only reason far asking is that over about 30knts the rear cushion I have in the bow is 'sucked' up by the pressure of the air coming over the bow, down into the well & back up up over the console. Pulls the poopers rightoff at 40 .......

I have on 2 occasions seen it heading up & back over my left shoulder !

Steve_B · 03 July 2009, 11:16

Ohh, had not thought about that! Only been out briefly with them fitted and only got up to about 25kts. They are a push fit and have no securing as such. Thanks for the info, I will look at this and secure in some way. Would not want a Neilda type incident ..... Being knocked out of the boat by flying sunbed, would be a good one for the accident report!

Jizm · 03 July 2009, 17:30

Good effort, neat.

Hightower · 03 July 2009, 21:09

Very neat and tidy.

Is the front box underneath or has it been removed as it looks too tall in pic 3.