Building an enclosure, Hard top

[dinikin]

http://www.inland-boats.com/images/21.jpeg

This is what I am trying to build, the hard top.
What would be a proper way to treat that wood for good looks and longivity?
I know, but they don't make those hard tops no more. I called.

Any ideas.

 

[WizeOne]

Re: Building an enclosure, Hard top

I would generously coat the wood with resin and apply a layer of 8-10 glass cloth. That would keep it sealed up and keep the wood from checking. It would also hold paint better and the surface would be more stable.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Building an enclosure, Hard top

Mark has a project underway. hope he sees this.

 

[Marcq]

Re: Building an enclosure, Hard top

That's a nice hardtop and wouldn't be to complicated to fabricate. Wonder if I could do this on my 17' Aquasport CC

Marc..

 

[Marcq]

Re: Building an enclosure, Hard top

Looks like the same kind of top, and the nice thing about it is that you could make it in 3 parts

Marc..

 

[Marcq]

Re: Building an enclosure, Hard top

What would be a proper way to treat that wood for good looks and longivity?

Any ideas.

After reading your post again, do you mean the window frame?

Marc..

 

[Mark42]

Re: Building an enclosure, Hard top

Neat hard top. You can bet I'll be watching this one.

 

[dinikin]

Re: Building an enclosure, Hard top

Ye, I see I was not really clear about my intentions.
I have a top already but need the window frame and front and side sliding glass.
Not really sure how to properly approach that project, but with proper tools and advice not aout of reach..

To have that whole thing made sides and top an all. was around 5 Gs.

Thanks for any advice or leads.

After reading your post again, do you mean the window frame?

Marc..

 

[Mark42]

Re: Building an enclosure, Hard top

If you already have the roof, and need to make the sides, then look for metal suppliers in the yellow pages and pick up some 1x2 rectangular tubing, and some U channel for the windows to slide in. The window channel is available in stainless from Stanpro:

Then cut and form the frame from the 1x2 and attach channel where you want windows to slide.

Not too hard to do, but it does take planning and some detail drawings about how you want to join corner pieces, etc.

 

[dinikin]

Re: Building an enclosure, Hard top

Thanks. Thats a step in the right direction.

Also about building wooden frame. I know it is made from european teak.
How to properly treat that wood to protect from salt and fresh water and sun.
Also what would be the best way to attach it to the frame and joint at the corners. Dowe tail or just plain screws.
I wish I had closer look at that boat.

 

[Marcq]

Re: Building an enclosure, Hard top

Also what would be the best way to attach it to the frame and joint at the corners. Dowe tail or just plain screws.

I would use SS nuts and bolts and attach it similar to this, the green part would be your window channel covering the holes made for the nuts and bolts. But you need to find good lumber if you want the wood look. To keep it nice , I would just stain it, not much wood to do even if you have to do it every year

Marc..

 

[dinikin]

Re: Building an enclosure, Hard top

Thank you Marc