FF
Guru
- Joined
- Oct 12, 2007
- Messages
- 22,552
Roofer!
- Thread starter FF
- Start date
The friendliest place on the web for anyone who enjoys boating.
If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts.
If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts.
OP
OP
FF
Guru
- Joined
- Oct 12, 2007
- Messages
- 22,552
NO the pics are the old ones , the download doesnt like BMP , will have to change .
OP
OP
FF
Guru
- Joined
- Oct 12, 2007
- Messages
- 22,552
Here is another attempt, the Mainiac roof was flat , this is created of 2x10's cut to about 6 inch depth.
The top is 3 layers of 1/4 ply glued together and nailed to the beams withg SS nails.
The overhang was "thickened" with more layers of 1/4 ply.
AS the eye can easily pick out unfairness , the edges are now covered with* 3/4 inch plastic quarter round , nailed and glued on.
Two back to back make a 1 1/2 rounded edge that GRP can be laid over.
Next step is to Epoxy a few layers of class cloth over the edges , then the entire roof will be sanded , faired a bit if needed and primed.
Top coat will be House Trailer very reflective paint to hold down the heat load.
The stuff works amazingly well , bit coverage is only 80sqft per gallon, for it to insolate properly, a FL requirement.
*
*
-- Edited by FF on Friday 25th of March 2011 10:48:11 AM
The top is 3 layers of 1/4 ply glued together and nailed to the beams withg SS nails.
The overhang was "thickened" with more layers of 1/4 ply.
AS the eye can easily pick out unfairness , the edges are now covered with* 3/4 inch plastic quarter round , nailed and glued on.
Two back to back make a 1 1/2 rounded edge that GRP can be laid over.
Next step is to Epoxy a few layers of class cloth over the edges , then the entire roof will be sanded , faired a bit if needed and primed.
Top coat will be House Trailer very reflective paint to hold down the heat load.
The stuff works amazingly well , bit coverage is only 80sqft per gallon, for it to insolate properly, a FL requirement.
*
*
-- Edited by FF on Friday 25th of March 2011 10:48:11 AM
Attachments
Sailor of Fortune
Guru
Good job Fred. They used to call trailer paint "Miami Teak".
Be sure to post pics of finished project.
Be sure to post pics of finished project.
OP
OP
FF
Guru
- Joined
- Oct 12, 2007
- Messages
- 22,552
"Ready to put the flybridge on?"
Perhaps the next owner will need an oxygen tent,
Someone E mailed and asked why not a longer term plastic roof , Nadiacore or even Airex.
Certainly the necessary roof penetrations are easier and less risk,
BUT
On a boat that is basically a work boat , that may go on "forever" with Fire Retardant resin and full foam flotation (can't burn , can't be sunk) the likely hood is the boat will be rebuilt many times in the next few decades.
Lobster boat , PAX boat or house boat , I assume the PH may l be removed for the next service.
So the 20+ years of GRP covered laminated ply lifetime should take care of my use , and if the next guy does "My Way" with a Sawzall, not much investment will be lost.
A rough guess is $3K for a GRP roof , under a grand for this install.
I would use boat deck paint if I thought a dining room was going on the roof , the trailer paint is fantastic at reflecting the suns rays (insolation) , but slippery to walk on , esp. when wet.
Perhaps the next owner will need an oxygen tent,
Someone E mailed and asked why not a longer term plastic roof , Nadiacore or even Airex.
Certainly the necessary roof penetrations are easier and less risk,
BUT
On a boat that is basically a work boat , that may go on "forever" with Fire Retardant resin and full foam flotation (can't burn , can't be sunk) the likely hood is the boat will be rebuilt many times in the next few decades.
Lobster boat , PAX boat or house boat , I assume the PH may l be removed for the next service.
So the 20+ years of GRP covered laminated ply lifetime should take care of my use , and if the next guy does "My Way" with a Sawzall, not much investment will be lost.
A rough guess is $3K for a GRP roof , under a grand for this install.
I would use boat deck paint if I thought a dining room was going on the roof , the trailer paint is fantastic at reflecting the suns rays (insolation) , but slippery to walk on , esp. when wet.
JohnP
Guru
- Joined
- Dec 13, 2009
- Messages
- 1,361
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- V E N T U R E
- Vessel Make
- 1996 36' Island Gypsy Classic
One advantage*of a*flybridge no one addresses is the fact that the structure shades the cabin roof.* Once the Summer sun gets hot we usually leave the binini up and another layer of shade is provided.* Our basically uninsulated(headliner only) overhead never gets hot or even warm, keeping the cabin comfortable.
In the Winter the flybridge is covered with a canvas and the enclosed (attic space) has the opposite effect and moderates the temperature of the air against the cabin top.
Fred, I know you don't want one but I thought I would point out one of the good points. Also agree you used the right stuff to make your cabin top.
JohnP
*
In the Winter the flybridge is covered with a canvas and the enclosed (attic space) has the opposite effect and moderates the temperature of the air against the cabin top.
Fred, I know you don't want one but I thought I would point out one of the good points. Also agree you used the right stuff to make your cabin top.
JohnP
*
