21 Hull #136...Restoration...Started

[Blue_Heron]

Originally Posted by Islandtrader

Now that the fun is over and my white oak is in I have to start the final on the windshield.

Oh, the fun is just beginning...

I'm interested to see how you've decided to do your windshield. Are you going with a frame and glazing stop?

Dave

[65Bowrider]

Terry,
Your 21 is coming along so nicely and when finished, will be better than new AND more tuned into your needs.

Your attention to detail is incredible too ... doing such a great job!

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by McGillicuddy

Looks good Terry.
Is that an aft access to port quarter storage?
What is you plan for the cuddy. Going back to supporting stanchions or are you gonna close off bulkhead like 3rdDay did?

Funny you should ask The other day I primed the V-Bunk area and put in the support stanchions, to see how they fit (I did some modifying). The only thing I will do is paint them white and keep it stock looking.




Thanks Carla, I can't wait to get it done and show it to the "Original Maker"

Dave Keep your radio dial tuned to this station for updated information as we receive it.

[65Bowrider]

Terry,
To go for a ride in one, would definitely take him down memory lane wearing a big smile!

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by Blue_Heron

Oh, the fun is just beginning...

I'm interested to see how you've decided to do your windshield. Are you going with a frame and glazing stop?

Dave

Before doing anything I asked a friend of mine (snowbird) who lives in Bar Harbor Maine, how his buddy who own Redfren Boats in Up Harbor Maine makes his windshields. The answer was biscuits and epoxy. Since I already had a plate cutter that is how I did mine.

Before doing any cutting...I consulted with Carla and we both decided that the windshield frame needed a little flair to match the sheer line.

Back to the design table.



Next, was to take the white oak the was 5/4 and get it down to 4/4



Rip the pieces and label.



When biscuit cutting and gluing I like to get something real flat, so I had this old mirror and it worked well.



Making sure epoxy did not get on every thing taping was a must.



Before and after gluing I think I used every tool I had to make these things look good.




Rough shape trial fit.




Finished shape.



For mounting I wanted to use a hidden mounting system. So I went with Hanger bolts and I think they will work out great.








A lot of sanding and shaping...however I think the fit is really good.






Parting Shot with all three sections...




Need to work on putting the piano hinge in and then this part of the project can be put to sleep until the boat goes into the paint shop...at that time I will finish up the "varnish" part and glass.

[strick]

gotta give you guys credit. Making a windshield seems an impossible task to me but you fellas are making it look dooable

strick

[ct9amr]

Originally Posted by strick

gotta give you guys credit. Making a windshield seems an impossible task to me but you fellas are making it look dooable

strick

To take on these kinds of projects you guys already have to be pretty crafty in multiple areas.
That windshield work is great stuff.

[Bushwacker]

Love that precision craftsmanship! Truly beautiful work! Terry, that thing is gonna look awesome! Denny

[Capt Chuck]

Outstanding Terry!! Your gonna earn that "Gucci" stamp for sure

[Blue_Heron]

Looking good, Terry. Looks solid as a rock. Did you decide to go with glass or plastic? I want to see how you've decided to secure the glazing in place.
Dave