Yes I built the helm bubble. I made a mock up out of scrap coosa board to get the general fit that I wanted and then used the coosa as a template. I used 5/4 teak for the actual helm pod. I glued the basic shape using angles and then scribed the curves and shaped it with a hand plane. The finish took the longer than building it... 10 coats of Epihane clear varnish. I never liked where the steering was located. Now you can sit in the seat and steer without using your feet!
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