Doghouse/Pilot house build for an inboard
 

Two years ago I said I would never get a center console after being on a few and getting soaked in sloppy conditions. That changed when I took a ride on my buddy's 25' blackfin with a big cummins and a doghouse and was nice and dry and warm.
I then looked for a classic seacraft after seeing a few out down the cape and listening to stories about how well they perform for a boat in their size class.
Well when I bought my 23 it had a t top that after a tuna trip in late September had me wanting the doghouse built and installed ASAP. I built a to scale model out of cardboard and then got to it on the real thing. Here's some photos and I would be more than happy to answer any questions on it.

Very nice work. Looks good and clearly very practical here in the NE - for those October outings.

Thanks it does just that. Opening day of commercial bass proved it was worth its weight in gold when I set an 18kt cruise home and got off at the dock nice and dry through some sporty stuff

Where did you get the windows? Cost of windows?

Nice rig!

Wynne enterprise out of Alabama. I sent them tracings of the holes and they built them custom. They use a 3” radius on their windows so I used a 6” holesaw to get them perfect. They were more expensive since they’re aluminum frame and clamp in but they are awesome quality. http://www.wynneinc.com

Love it, that's a sharp looking dog house!

Very nice work. Warm and dry is hard to find on a CC, looks comfy.

Are you going to install the dirt-bike on top? ;)

Only if I can find one in gold! It’s comfy, I’m debating making a fully enclosed rear with doors and heat for spring and fall fishing tautog and some late season tuna & cod

Yea, looks like quartering seas and wind may get you some from the side. Regardless, it looks like a great place to get out of the spray; major improvement.