Building Wing Doors 43DC

[Vincentc]

Except for some trim I completed the stbd side wing door.

The frame is 1.2 mm sapele plywood and the doors are 1/2" cast acrylic sheet. Having learned from the first door I am working on the second and will post some pictures of building version two.

Regards

 

[Jaxfishgyd]

I need to replace both of my wing doors and frames and like what you did..... So what was the final time and $$ did it take.....

 

[Vincentc]

Charlie
I work most boat projects a few hours at a time and can only guess re total time spent.
I will describe the process and materials.
Use table saw to rip lengths of 1/2 inch plywood for frames. Assemble two frame sections and two brackets all with epoxy and 18 ga nail gun. Sand and paint.

Cut pieces of 1/2" plexiglass. Attach ss piano hinge. Cut and varnish plywood and acrylic trim strips. Install handle.

Estimate 30 hours.

Materials
2 sheets plywood. $160. 1088 meranti
Acrylic. $200
Hinges. $200
Latches. $100
Epoxy, paint etc. $80

If I did it over I would probably build wooden frames with 1/8" acrylic inserts.

I spont a lot of additional time figuring layout which you could avoid.

Let me know if I can be of help.

Regards

 

[sgharford]

Nicely Done! I always thought the acrylic doors were way more expensive then that.

Good idea with the latch way up above to make sure the doors stay closed. I did same thing on mine so my kids don't go wondering out on their own.

 

[Vincentc]

re acrylic, see "pop-displays" on ebay.
the price noted is my recollection.

 

[Jaxfishgyd]

I have looked at 'shower doors' for the install, but haven't found any that would work in the salt water environment we live in......

 

[bobk]

My PO installed solid acrylic doors with out a frame. Hinges are screwed into the door edge. I like the look and no extra wood to maintain. I posted pics some time back.

Bobk
1981 48MY

 

[Jaxfishgyd]

Bob, is this it?

http://www.samsmarine.com/forums/sh...-of-acrylic-wing-door&highlight=acrylic+doors

But when I click on it, nothing comes up....

 

[Freeebird]

My advice on wing doors?

Measure the required opening and add to it the width of your pinky finger. Oh yeah, don't forget to pad the door frame.

 

[bobk]

Bob, is this it?

http://www.samsmarine.com/forums/sh...-of-acrylic-wing-door&highlight=acrylic+doors

But when I click on it, nothing comes up....

That's the post. The pics are in my gallery.

Bobk