Re: [bolger] looking more than buiding.....navigator update
--- Jason Stancil wrote:
step is that I did not make
the two faces of the bunks
exactly parallel to each other.
You want them parallel because
that allows you to have filler
section(s) to neatly span the
space in between.
In my case, the 'step' to enter
the cabin is a filler piece that
can slide fore and aft. In the
forward position it serves as a
convenient seat. Aft, as a step.
Also, [no photo yet of this] I
have made filler that fills out
in the middle space so that the
bunk pads can be slid together
to make a 'double bed' sized
sleeping platform.
All in a 15'6" boat, what a
miracle!
> The next challange is to getThe mistake I made doing that
> the port side the same as the
> starboard bunk.
step is that I did not make
the two faces of the bunks
exactly parallel to each other.
You want them parallel because
that allows you to have filler
section(s) to neatly span the
space in between.
In my case, the 'step' to enter
the cabin is a filler piece that
can slide fore and aft. In the
forward position it serves as a
convenient seat. Aft, as a step.
Also, [no photo yet of this] I
have made filler that fills out
in the middle space so that the
bunk pads can be slid together
to make a 'double bed' sized
sleeping platform.
All in a 15'6" boat, what a
miracle!
Is it just me or does everyone spend 3x the amount of time staring
at thier hulk as opposed to actually doing something to it?
On that note i have completed my starboard bunk/bench seat so i can
now stare from the comfort of my hulk of a boat.
The bench has to have been the hardest thing to date.....no plans
per say make it real time consuming to get anything done. The next
challange is to get the port side the same as the starboard bunk.
I've also completed the storage bins forward of the rear flooding
compartment. Looks good, but i've got some serious sanding ahead to
make it presentable. The beauty of the bunks is that they hide all
my epoxy slop, fillets and dribbles within. No sanding under there,
out of sight out of mind. The bunk skins are perfect looking with
smooth fillets and surfaces.....just don't look inside :) something
i'm willing to live with.
I also mocked up a tabernacle out of scraps like the one on the
chebacco cruiser. I think it will work real well and possible be
stronger than the plans show with the keel step arrangement. I think
it will make it about 5 to 10 pounds heavier up there but it will
make the boat so much more user friendly.
My camera is on the fritz but i'll get some photos up one way or
another this weekend.
Jason
at thier hulk as opposed to actually doing something to it?
On that note i have completed my starboard bunk/bench seat so i can
now stare from the comfort of my hulk of a boat.
The bench has to have been the hardest thing to date.....no plans
per say make it real time consuming to get anything done. The next
challange is to get the port side the same as the starboard bunk.
I've also completed the storage bins forward of the rear flooding
compartment. Looks good, but i've got some serious sanding ahead to
make it presentable. The beauty of the bunks is that they hide all
my epoxy slop, fillets and dribbles within. No sanding under there,
out of sight out of mind. The bunk skins are perfect looking with
smooth fillets and surfaces.....just don't look inside :) something
i'm willing to live with.
I also mocked up a tabernacle out of scraps like the one on the
chebacco cruiser. I think it will work real well and possible be
stronger than the plans show with the keel step arrangement. I think
it will make it about 5 to 10 pounds heavier up there but it will
make the boat so much more user friendly.
My camera is on the fritz but i'll get some photos up one way or
another this weekend.
Jason