Building a bow pulpit

[shaw520]

I purchased a Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 Windlass and now I want to try and build a bow pulpit. Ive never built one before so all suggestions are welcome.

Measuring and planning took some time, but I have everything on paper, templates are cut out, and lamination of the plywood has begun. Over all measurements are 46"L X 14"W tapering down to 11"

 

[shaw520]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

A bit more shaping and dry fitting the roller.

 

[shaw520]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Had some time to work on her tonight, 1 layer of csm and two layers cloth.
Can any provide tips on getting the final coat of poly very level,... I will be gel coating so the more level the surface the less sanding/fairing. I will level the piece w/ a 4' level before pouring.

 

[shaw520]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Ok,.. time is running short and I need the boat 'IN' by this weekend, (got plans on the water).. so at this point it's 2 coats of primer and one coat of oil base,... two more coats tomorrow,.. mount it on Saturday,....launch on Sunday......., oh boy ,... fingers crossed.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

If you put some Hardener in the Oil Based Paint it will enhance the gloss and make the Paint almost like Gelcoat.

 

[shaw520]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

If you put some Hardener in the Oil Based Paint it will enhance the gloss and make the Paint almost like Gelcoat.

Thank You WOG,..I did ask the Lowes guy about the Valspar hardener you spoke of in previous threads,.... but he had no clue,..even better yet, he was a 'Valspar Rep'. :facepalm:
But,..never the less I will continue my search for some hardener,... Question; will regular Poly-hardener work ?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Nope, where are you located, what city? Got a Tractor Supply or any Advanced Auto stores that sell Auto Paint?

 

[shaw520]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Yup,.. got both,...

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Tractor Supply Carries Majic Paint and they have their own brand of Hardener for the Tractor Paint It will work with any Acrylic Enamel Oil Based Paint.

 

[shaw520]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Ahhh,.. thank you,... I'll be stopping at TSC tomorrow!

 

[shaw520]

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...is there a recommended mixture ratio listed on the can?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Yep, 2 oz per quart so that's 1/2 oz per cup. You stir it in and let it set for 10 mins stir again set for 10 mins stir again set for 10 mins then apply It has to COOK for a total of 30 mins before you apply it to catalyze the paint. And once it's Catalyzed it's only good for 4 hours after that the paint is NO GOOD soooo Only mix what you're gunna use. I also reccommend thinning with 10 to 15% acetone to make it flow a bit better. Thin it AFTER it's Cooked!!

 

[shaw520]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Aaaa,.. good info w/a great recipe right there WOG,... many thank you's,..

 

[shaw520]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Third coat using WOG's recipe,... layed out real nice,...I may have used a tad too much acetone cause it layed out a bit thin, and I coulda def spent more time sanding and fairing,...key word being 'time',..... I need to be 'IN' by Sunday!

 

[GT1000000]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Really looks nice! Grrr-8 job building and painting, can't wait to see it installed and in use...:thumb:

 

[shaw520]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Really looks nice! Grrr-8 job building and painting, can't wait to see it installed and in use...:thumb:

Thank You GT,.. I hope to be mounting it tomorrow,.. install pics to come

 

[Mikeopsycho]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Wow! Looking good! Good luck getting it completed on time.

 

[shaw520]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Wow! Looking good! Good luck getting it completed on time.

...thought Id get it done in 2-3 days..... NOT!! think im on day 6, But I have a 'real' job so my hrs are limited.... and she could use alot more sanding on the sides and bottom,.. but it'll havta do for now,.. I may do more to later.

 

[shaw520]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Gypsy permanently attached... (I hope), deck bolt holes & windlass bolt holes are sleeved for a morning install.!

 

[shaw520]

Re: Building a bow pulpit

Its mounted, wired and working awesome!,... the color is much 'whiter' than the SR off white,.. but I knew that. Think Ill put some teak strips on top to tone it down it a bit!.
Ok,.. now I have to figure out how to do a rope to chain splice so it will feed into the windlass.