After the grid system was glassed in and a top layer of foam bonded on top, we pulled the sides of the mold off and trimmed the part.
Test fitting the old handrail that came off.
Everything lined up perfectly!
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05-09-2019 12:42 PM #91Senior Member
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Re: Cockpit Mezzanine & Tuna Tube Winter Project
SOUTHPAWS
1986 52C Hull #391 8v92TI
PENSACOLA, FL
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05-09-2019 12:46 PM #92Senior Member
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Re: Cockpit Mezzanine & Tuna Tube Winter Project
The top skin foam was shaped and a couple layers of fiberglass were laid in.
SOUTHPAWS
1986 52C Hull #391 8v92TI
PENSACOLA, FL
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Re: Cockpit Mezzanine & Tuna Tube Winter Project
Wow. You are a madman! That is gonna be great. Nice job!
John
1981 58 Yachtfish Hull 477
Wickford RI
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Re: Cockpit Mezzanine & Tuna Tube Winter Project
You will be amazed how useful the extended bridge floor is once you start using it, both on top and below with the added shade and rain protection..
CRICKET
1966 HAT50C101
Purchased 1985 12v71Ns
Repowered 1989 with 8v92TI
Repowered 2001 with 3406E
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05-10-2019 01:33 PM #95Senior Member
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Re: Cockpit Mezzanine & Tuna Tube Winter Project
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1986 52C Hull #391 8v92TI
PENSACOLA, FL
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05-20-2019 08:22 AM #96Senior Member
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Re: Cockpit Mezzanine & Tuna Tube Winter Project
Made some good progress this weekend!
Wings of the mold were pulled off and the top skin was faired and 2 more layers of 1.5oz cloth. Then it was faired and 2 coats of high build primer were laid on.
The mold popped right off but the tv recesses were a little more of a pain to get out.
Still gotta get the 2x4's outta the mold
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1986 52C Hull #391 8v92TI
PENSACOLA, FL
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05-20-2019 08:25 AM #97Senior Member
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Re: Cockpit Mezzanine & Tuna Tube Winter Project
View from the helm seat, good visibility
Little Before/After pic comparison
Last edited by rustybucket; 05-20-2019 at 08:56 AM.
SOUTHPAWS
1986 52C Hull #391 8v92TI
PENSACOLA, FL
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05-20-2019 08:37 AM #98Senior Member
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Re: Cockpit Mezzanine & Tuna Tube Winter Project
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1986 52C Hull #391 8v92TI
PENSACOLA, FL
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05-29-2019 08:38 AM #99Senior Member
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Re: Cockpit Mezzanine & Tuna Tube Winter Project
Welder will be at the boat this weekend getting the handrail and ladder put back together so this past weekend we did a final dry-fit in preparation for him. One step closer!!
Plenty of clearance for all lids..etc.
Everything lined up perfectly, couldn't have asked for a better fit.
SOUTHPAWS
1986 52C Hull #391 8v92TI
PENSACOLA, FL
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Re: Cockpit Mezzanine & Tuna Tube Winter Project
Haven’t been following your thread lately. Just took a look. Wow! I congratulate you on your progress and your vision. Takes guts to go that deep into a remodel of that magnitude. Looks really nice.
Semper Siesta
Robert Clarkson
ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
Charleston, SC