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Old 03-01-2006, 04:28 PM
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Default Re: Helm pod ideas needed.

I liked the Pursuit idea for your boat, it fits the boat better. How about adding a swing away helm where you hinge it at the bottom and swuing it backwards to access the wiring? I saw this with on a Searay and on the new Bertram 36. You could build the front like the Pursuit and have it on hinges for easier access to the back.
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Old 03-01-2006, 04:39 PM
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Default Re: Helm pod ideas needed.

Cool ideas so far. Keep em' coming.

So far I think I am going to rebuild exactly what I have for this season, Glass it and paint it white and plan for something better for the future. The boat fits me well the way I use it so she isn't going anywhere soon unless I can find a good deal on a Contender 35 Side Console. That is my next boat.
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Old 03-07-2006, 09:57 AM
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Default Re: Helm pod ideas needed. (progress)

Here is a shot of the new pod. It is made of 1/2 ply and luan. In the process of covering it with 4oz. glass and west. The dash is a piece of 3/8 Lexan dark that was shaped and polished.

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Old 03-07-2006, 12:06 PM
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Default Re: Helm pod ideas needed. (progress)

Wow, you don't mess around. You were just asking for ideas the other day.

Anyway, in case anybody else cares, there is a really cool bit on Bertram31.com on how to make a console like the first one you showed.
http://www.bertram31.com/parts/console/zc.htm
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Old 03-07-2006, 12:10 PM
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That is a cool link. I'm suprised I have not seen that one yet. I did alot of searching. That may be another project for another year. The box I made is just quick and dirty that will look good for the time being. Thanks.
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Old 06-13-2006, 08:28 PM
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Just an update. I'll explain after I get the crying baby.

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Old 06-14-2006, 12:54 PM
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Man she can scream.

The guage pod is complete and I am in the process of rigging. I am having withdrawl at this point. Got to get in the water. I will have some better shots once the boat is in.

The first shot is of a mock up befor paint.
The second is of an idea I tried. I made a gasket out of 5200 so the lexan dash could be removed if I need to get in there while rigging. I basically taped off the area and applied the stuff. It actually levels out pretty good. Works good so far, we will see how it lasts.


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