healhustler
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- Vessel Name
- Bucky
- Vessel Make
- Krogen Manatee 36 North Sea
After the recent Helm Project, http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s16/kk-manatee-helm-project-33921.html my tired old pilothouse was in dire need of updating. The abusive roof reskin undertaken a few years ago left the gelcoat on the inside of the roof discolored and spider-cracked everywhere. Then last year's new window project provided a decent foundation for improving the pilothouse environment in general, so it seems worthwhile to go after the ceiling and surroundings with some affordable fixes. The plan is:
1. Build a new hinged overhead console to receive all the wiring coming from the mast through the new conduit on both sides of the roof (installed during the roof reskin). Install 6 gang rocker switch panel and new AIS GPS VHF radio in overhead console.
2. Use foam backed Ivory marine vinyl to upholster foam insulation panels cut to fit in the recesses of the roof.
3. Cut & finish teak beam caps to cover raised ribs in roof.
4. Modify teak window frames (built a couple of years ago for old windows) to fit new windows.
5. Add teak molding around instrument console base, chart table areas and pilothouse doors to match window frames.
6. Paint and varnish where necessary. Re-hinge doors, add locking hardware and hold-back latches.
Here's the before and after shots of the helm console:
1. Build a new hinged overhead console to receive all the wiring coming from the mast through the new conduit on both sides of the roof (installed during the roof reskin). Install 6 gang rocker switch panel and new AIS GPS VHF radio in overhead console.
2. Use foam backed Ivory marine vinyl to upholster foam insulation panels cut to fit in the recesses of the roof.
3. Cut & finish teak beam caps to cover raised ribs in roof.
4. Modify teak window frames (built a couple of years ago for old windows) to fit new windows.
5. Add teak molding around instrument console base, chart table areas and pilothouse doors to match window frames.
6. Paint and varnish where necessary. Re-hinge doors, add locking hardware and hold-back latches.
Here's the before and after shots of the helm console:
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