Option 2 makes the most sense for a boat that's run hard. Less issues with cracking at the transition points of the new parts. The boat will twist and crack things up there.
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View Poll Results: Which Bridge Extension Option do you like best?
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Option 1 - Do nothing, you're an idiot for even thinking about this.
2 6.45% -
Option 2 - Floor Only Extension
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Option 3 - Wall and Floor Extension
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Option 4 - Curvy Bottom Gal
3 9.68% -
Option 5 - Curvy Gal
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Thread: Bridge Extension Design Vote!!
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01-14-2019 04:52 PM #11
Re: Bridge Extension Design Vote!!
Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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Re: Bridge Extension Design Vote!!
Agree with #3.
Please no radii.
Scott. you are no fun!
JonJonathan Brein
1982 43' DCFB #550
"Paragon"
Chesapeake, Virginia
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Re: Bridge Extension Design Vote!!
Number 2 for me. I think extending the sides makes it look more like a Maritimo, which is not a bad thing, I just prefer the Hatt look and I like the way the floor juts out in the back. Such a great looking boat btw.
John
1981 58 Yachtfish Hull 477
Wickford RI
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01-14-2019 08:12 PM #14Senior Member
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Re: Bridge Extension Design Vote!!
Option 2 makes the most practical sense to me. But it's really what do you want.
Prometheus
1978 53' MY Hull #529
Viera, FL
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01-14-2019 09:04 PM #15Registered Member
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Re: Bridge Extension Design Vote!!
This poll could not have come at a better time for me. Mine is an 85 60C, and after building my pilothouse, (in the style of the Destin charter fleet), I'll do a similar extension. These mock-ups are very helpful. My opinion is that the additional radius under the extension does not fit with the lines of the superstructure. For mine, I'm thinking of keeping the ladder as it is, and constructing the extension around it. Then, just build rails to safeguard the hole at the landing. Can't wait to see the result of your project. Great looking boat!
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01-15-2019 08:08 AM #16Senior Member
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Re: Bridge Extension Design Vote!!
I like option #2. Clean, simple, and maintains those great Hatteras lines!
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01-15-2019 08:57 AM #17Senior Member
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Re: Bridge Extension Design Vote!!
Hey while your at it don't forget to add 5' to the cockpit you need more room to fish.
Bob
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01-15-2019 09:26 AM #18Senior Member
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Re: Bridge Extension Design Vote!!
Actually the cockpit on this boat is HUGE. Is one of the primary things that drew me to this model. It was the only boat in it's class that had space for a mezzanine.
Here is an exert from David Pascoe on the 52
The cockpit is humongous. Bigger than it needs to be it is, perhaps, one explanation for why this model was not a bigger seller. It appeals very well to the serious tournament man, but to the less avid who have other ideas in mind such as social occasions, he's likely to turn elsewhere.SOUTHPAWS
1986 52C Hull #391 8v92TI
PENSACOLA, FL
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01-15-2019 09:50 AM #19Senior Member
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Re: Bridge Extension Design Vote!!
I prefer #3 but not enough to justify the extra work required to 'git 'er done'.
I vote #2.
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01-15-2019 10:01 AM #20Senior Member
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Re: Bridge Extension Design Vote!!
Is there a safety factor of going with #2 and not having 'walls' on the corners of the bridge? A little slip could put you overboard pretty quickly there.
SOUTHPAWS
1986 52C Hull #391 8v92TI
PENSACOLA, FL