Another 25 Seafari goes under the knife

[Islandtrader]

Looking Good...At least you had a flat surface to start with Not so on the 21

[Blue_Heron]

Thanks for the comments, guys.

I took my templates to the glass shop today and after I got home from work I got all the pieces coated with penetrating epoxy. I still need to prep the fastener holes and hit all the pieces with steel wool. Hopefully, I can have them ready for varnish by the weekend.


Scott,

I tried to stay true to the original look as much as possible. I played with several options in my CAD program. The final product has the same footprint as the original, only the height is scaled down.

If you look at the side view of the 25 Seafari in the brochure, the top of all four windshield panels are in the same plane. So the front panels look like a continuation of the side panels in profile. I wanted to match that even though I was cutting it down. I was pleasantly surprised that all my head scratching and calculating payed off. I was the class clown in high school geometry, but I guess I absorbed some of it. I don't have a good pic of what I'm talking about, but I'll shoot a profile pic once I have the windshield installed.

Dave

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Blue_Heron

Thanks for the comments, guys.

I took my templates to the glass shop today and after I got home from work I got all the pieces coated with penetrating epoxy. I still need to prep the fastener holes and hit all the pieces with steel wool. Hopefully, I can have them ready for varnish by the weekend.


Scott,

I tried to stay true to the original look as much as possible. I played with several options in my CAD program. The final product has the same footprint as the original, only the height is scaled down.

If you look at the side view of the 25 Seafari in the brochure, the top of all four windshield panels are in the same plane. So the front panels look like a continuation of the side panels in profile. I wanted to match that even though I was cutting it down. I was pleasantly surprised that all my head scratching and calculating payed off. I was the class clown in high school geometry, but I guess I absorbed some of it. I don't have a good pic of what I'm talking about, but I'll shoot a profile pic once I have the windshield installed.

Dave

Imagineering 10,000 hrs.
Working.. somewhat fewer.

[strick]

Looks good Dave...like it was meant to be

strick

[Blue_Heron]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

Imagineering 10,000 hrs.
Working.. somewhat fewer.

You got that right, Sandy!

Originally Posted by strick

Looks good Dave...like it was meant to be

strick

Yeah, Chuck, it looks like it's going to work.

I got my glass ordered today. It should be ready the middle of next week.

Dave

[Islandtrader]

What was the final decision on how you were going to install the glass?

[Blue_Heron]

Originally Posted by Islandtrader

What was the final decision on how you were going to install the glass?

Terry,
The frame pieces have a 5/16" wide x 1/2" deep groove. The glass will be bedded in silicone sealant. The mortice and tenon joints are configured so I can attach the bottom of the frame to the boat and build the frame around the glass starting at the front center of the windshield and working outward.

My hope is that bedding the glass in silicone will make the glass and frame act monolithically and minimize stress on the joints.

Dave

[77SceptreOB]

Sounds like a good plan to me.

[65Bowrider]

Dave,
I think we're all eagerly waiting to see how she performs!
I watched the running shots many times ... what a beautiful boat!

[Blue_Heron]

Thanks, Carla. We're planning on a trip to Islamorada the week of June 11. If you'll be around, we'll plan to stop by and say hi on the way down. I'm looking forward to showing you and Skip the final product in person.
Dave