Saturday, October 13, 2012

Outboard Enclosure

OK, so henceforth, this project shall be referred to as the "Outboard Enclosure" for lack of a better term.

I decided to start with building a mold to create the sides of the Enclosure.  This will yield a smoother surface from the beginning.  I am using melamine, since it is impervious and the resin will not stick to it.





















This is after 2 layers of cloth and 2 layers of fabric, alternating between the two.


















Here is the starboard side, right out of the mold.  The melamine really worked.  Didn't need to use any wax or such.





I decided to add some wood for structural support, since the sides will be subject to people standing or sitting on the outboard enclosure.

This is the port side.  I forgot to take a picture of the starboard side before mounting it.





Added a layer of fabric and resin for good measure.


You can just make out the lip I created during the form process that will support the lid.

I removed enough teak wood trim to allow for the overlap on the hull.  I used 3 lag screws coming from inside the hull and screwing up into the wood.









Port Side of Enclosure






View from starboard top.  I used 2 lag screws which again were screwed from inside the aft berth area out into the structural wood.
















View from above.




View from Port Top.  The sides will also be tabbed into the hull and stern to provide extra rigidity.











Back of Enclosure is next

Here it is formed up


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