Pilothouse build ?'s 1978 Wellcraft Nova 250

fishnfool101380

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Kicking around the idea of building a pilot house on my boat. Rough dimensions would be 8'L x 7'W x 4'H Any opinions on using 3/4" frp panels glassed together at the joints?
 

kcassells

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Cool materials concept. after looking at some info, specs and adhesives FRP mfg suggested I don't think fiberglass will adhere. May be more like something to use as a mold.
 

64osby

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I would look for a Cuddy project boat and use your boat as you fix up the other.
 

fishnfool101380

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I would look for a Cuddy project boat and use your boat as you fix up the other.

The wellcraft is a cuddy. hindsight I wish I would have bought another larger boat as a project and left my current boat intact. However that is to late, I have mine ripped apart now, prepping for paint.
 

ondarvr

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Plywood sandwiched by fiberglass. They come in 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", and 5/8" OD. Same material that is used to buld walls of truck body beds. ie uhaul etc.

You said 3/4" in the first post, 3/8" or even 1/4" is fine, 3/4" would be far to heavy.

I supply the manufacturer of those panels and know them well, plus have a stack of them in my shop.
 

fishnfool101380

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You said 3/4" in the first post, 3/8" or even 1/4" is fine, 3/4" would be far to heavy.

I supply the manufacturer of those panels and know them well, plus have a stack of them in my shop.

I did say 3/4 in my original post. I found out after that he did not have 3/4... If you dont mind, I would like to pick your brain for a bit..

Roughly, what would a piece of 1/2" 4'x8' run me?

Can I sand down the edges then glass them together?
 

ondarvr

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I don't know the price on them, but even 1/2" may be too thick and heavy for what you want to do. I got mine to make a pilot house, changed my mind on the design about a dozen times and then my motivation began to fade. Start making yours and post some pics, it may be enough to get me motivated again.
 

fishnfool101380

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I ordered 1/2" . I want as many windows as possible, so that will lighten the load.

Pulled the windshield off today and more body work .
 

fishnfool101380

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Ok All, I need help with design ideas.. please post some pics of your pilothouse from every angle you can, both inside and out would be appreciated.


I cannot post pictures from my phone, what am I missing or doing wrong?
 

fishnfool101380

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Wont let me upload from phone, nor PC. I have tried to reduce file size, still wont go. Would somebody mind if I emailed them the photos and they could post for me. I would like some input back from you all on design possibly even some decent photoshop guys to place a pilot house on the boat.. This is a one shot deal for me and would hate regrets after completion.
 

fishnfool101380

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1st photo

A = 8"
B = 75 1/2"

2nd Photo

A = 7'
B = 8"
C = 3 1/2"


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wellcraft-classic210

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Have you considered reinforced concrete ? :lol: Just kidding


You may want to try some cad software -- such as google sketch up

- Just curious -- Have you considered a canvas top and or sides ?
 

Bondo

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Ok All, I need help with design ideas.. please post some pics of your pilothouse from every angle you can, both inside and out would be appreciated.


I cannot post pictures from my phone, what am I missing or doing wrong?

Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,.... I'd be concerned with all that weight so high up,....

I went with an aluminum frame, 'n canvas,....
Completely dry, 'n warm in the colder times of year, as I use a cabin heater,...

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