Pilothouse build ?'s 1978 Wellcraft Nova 250

[fishnfool101380]

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 ?

I pulled off a hard top with isinglass enclosure, was not happy with it.

 

[fishnfool101380]

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,...

I basically had the same set up, Time for a change

 

[kcassells]

Some dream pics....

 

[kcassells]

More dream pics....

 

[kcassells]

keep looking, researching, saving ideas that will eventually let you design a pilot house that fits you're needs and boat.

 

[fishnfool101380]

First draft. Looking foe opinions

 

[Mikeopsycho]

I like it. You'd probably want the side windows to open for ventilation. Are you planning to close in the back of the cabin and put in a door?

 

[fishnfool101380]

I could not agree more, the three front windows will hinge and open forward with gas shocks and the two forward side windows will be sliders. I must have air moving.

I have not decided on the back wall with door yet. I am thinking leave it open for the time being and construct the house in such a manner that adding the back wall later on down the road would be a breeze if I so decided.

 

[Mikeopsycho]

Sounds like a plan. It'll be interesting to follow along when you get started.