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Forum: RIBs & ribbing

28 October 2008, 02:26

Replies: 22

Methods/Materials for building a Pilothouse

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Posted By boatster_sr4

Here it is midway through the build. I'm just...

Here it is midway through the build. I'm just starting to put the gauges in.
The hole in the middle is for crawl space. The windshield & roof is the 2nd half of the project. I of course want to...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

28 October 2008, 02:22

Replies: 22

Methods/Materials for building a Pilothouse

Views: 15,161

Posted By boatster_sr4

Progress so far

So after several tedious long months of a little here a little there the first half of the pilothouse is complete. Its mounted to the floor. and all the electronics and steering are in. We took the...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

09 March 2008, 20:55

Replies: 22

Methods/Materials for building a Pilothouse

Views: 15,161

Posted By boatster_sr4

Some more refinements.

I think I have the color scheme down. I few more progressions on the windows. I also modeled an A frame out of 1-3/4" diameter aluminum which has a nice hefty thickness to it. The pilothouse will be...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

05 March 2008, 02:30

Replies: 22

Methods/Materials for building a Pilothouse

Views: 15,161

Posted By boatster_sr4

More finalized design

Here is the latest design refinements. I'm much closer to a final design. I'm going to use Joubert Okoume bs 1800...(?) 3/8" for the pilothouse. It will be mostly painted wood with structural use of...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

03 February 2008, 21:24

Replies: 22

Methods/Materials for building a Pilothouse

Views: 15,161

Posted By boatster_sr4

Yes. I didn't model in the side windows. I'm...

Yes. I didn't model in the side windows. I'm still roughing out the dimensions. There is going to be side windows and icing glass (?) on the canvas roll down as well.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

02 February 2008, 23:06

Replies: 22

Methods/Materials for building a Pilothouse

Views: 15,161

Posted By boatster_sr4

Well, I've been messing around in 3dStudio...

Well,

I've been messing around in 3dStudio Max. Here is what I have. The back part of the pilothouse thats green all the way to the floor is going to be made of canvas and can roll away. The hole...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

09 December 2007, 02:25

Replies: 22

Methods/Materials for building a Pilothouse

Views: 15,161

Posted By boatster_sr4

I was thinking of that. Here are two ribs that...

I was thinking of that. Here are two ribs that I've seen that put the tanks on the A frames though. One of them is a regular poster here on rib.net (the name escapes me at the moment).

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

09 December 2007, 02:00

Replies: 22

Methods/Materials for building a Pilothouse

Views: 15,161

Posted By boatster_sr4

Here are some drawings I have for my pilothouse. ...

Here are some drawings I have for my pilothouse.
The grey rectangles on the A frame are going to be fuel tanks mounted over the tubes. I'm thinking this will increase internal space in the boat.
...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

30 November 2007, 08:18

Replies: 22

Methods/Materials for building a Pilothouse

Views: 15,161

Posted By boatster_sr4

That looks just about perfect. A few small design...

That looks just about perfect. A few small design changes (aesthetically) and I'm in. I wonder how much weight that adds to the boat? I would also want to take out the center console and put a...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

30 November 2007, 01:42

Replies: 22

Methods/Materials for building a Pilothouse

Views: 15,161

Posted By boatster_sr4

Methods/Materials for building a Pilothouse

I've looked at "marine wood ply & fiberglass" or "high density foam & fiberglass". Has anyone tackled building a nice roomy pilothouse on a smallish 18' Avon Searider like rib? How about building...

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