Fun little project....

tod osier

tod osier

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Since I've been hogging up the forum the past day, I thought I'd post up some pics of a project I've been working on. I've been suffering for the past 5 years with a RAM mount for my GPS and FF and wanted a little fold-away console. All I need to do is wire it up, I have some wiring to do anyway to fix some old mouse damage behind my electrical panel.

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Close-up.

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Built using a strongback of 2X material as a form that was wrapped in packing tape and held off the working surfaces by washers for clearance. If you are getting a sense you recognize the shape, it is the snowgoose line drawings from the plans. The bottom is slightly larger than the top and offset to make an asymmetric console.

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Glue-up. I added the bow transom after trimming.

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Removing the strongbacks through the stern - console is upside down. I added the stern transom last, I put the little block in there to resist any tendancy to twist after the form was removed.

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Mounted. I've used these straps on my cockpit covers and like them a lot. They have just a little give and keep the console well tensioned, but will give if stressed.

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Console in down position. I needed to be able to drop it when I have my cockpit covers on.

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Todd: That looks great, and a really neat idea too. It looks like you just used the dimensional wood as a form and then removed it after the platform took shape? I noticed you have a couple more of those rubber straps up towards the front of the cockpit, what are you using those for?
 
Todd: That looks great, and a really neat idea too. It looks like you just used the dimensional wood as a form and then removed it after the platform took shape? I noticed you have a couple more of those rubber straps up towards the front of the cockpit, what are you using those for?
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The straps hold my forward cockpit cover in transit from rattleing. Yes, the strongbacks served as a form, there is quite a bit of tension in there to get those long curved panels in. It was a lightbulb moment when I figured I could build it and pull the form out at the end.
 
tod, thats a sweet setup. it has to be tough to drill new holes into your boat. what is your process for that? do you just bed everything in 5200 or use epoxy too? mark
 
tod,

Very nice- that is one slick setup. Are you going to add a seat, or do you sit on the floor?

Just out of curriosity, how much room do you have on the shelves under your side decks? Can you fit magnum decoys (like 14" long with big heads)? If so, how many? I've got some ideas bouncing around my head....

take care,
bill
 
Tod

Very ingenious. I'm pressed with how good it looks and slick it stows away.

Eric
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Thanks Eric. I haven't done a neat little project like that in a while, it felt good to bang something out that had some gee-whiz to it.
 
tod, thats a sweet setup. it has to be tough to drill new holes into your boat. what is your process for that? do you just bed everything in 5200 or use epoxy too? mark
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Mark, holes are easy to fix, it is easy to put them in and make them dissappear.

I bed single screws in peanut butter epoxy or 4200/5200 whatever is easier. Anything with a base or that may expand or contract gets 4200/5200.

You still planning the Tolman?

T
 
tod,

Very nice- that is one slick setup. Are you going to add a seat, or do you sit on the floor?

Just out of curriosity, how much room do you have on the shelves under your side decks? Can you fit magnum decoys (like 14" long with big heads)? If so, how many? I've got some ideas bouncing around my head....

take care,
bill
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On my boat I stand to drive or sit next on my ass shelf that is at the front of the splash well. I couldn't drive from the floor, you couldn't see.

I don't think you could get many deeks on the side shelves, all my deeks are in pocket bags. I use theh shelves for cased guns, boxes of shells, field glasses, gloves, and dead birds. It is very well protected in there as the shelves are set back a few inches from the combing and the combing comes down from the deck a couple/three inches. I can make measurements if that helps.
 
tod, a big YES on the tolman. 22' jumbo center console. lots of ideas and plans but my hands are tied right now working 240 miles away from home. just have to pay my dues right now but i want to start NOW. best, mark
tod, thats a sweet setup. it has to be tough to drill new holes into your boat. what is your process for that? do you just bed everything in 5200 or use epoxy too? mark
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Mark, holes are easy to fix, it is easy to put them in and make them dissappear.

I bed single screws in peanut butter epoxy or 4200/5200 whatever is easier. Anything with a base or that may expand or contract gets 4200/5200.

You still planning the Tolman?

T
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Eric,
Are you sure that one is Tod's? I always thought Tod was taller than that. Maybe the one you pointed out, is for Gus. :>)
 
That poor thing will sit there for some time, but as old as it is, it will be a blink in its lifetime.
 
Tod,

If not too much trouble, I'd be interested in the distance from the floor to the bottom of the combing (total height of the side compartment).

thanks,
Bill
 
Tod,

the console looks great! I especially like the location of the compass. I mounted a lighted compass under the coming on my bluebill, but it's nearly useless while underway because I have to turn my head upside down to see it.

One question: why did you put a lip around the edge? Is it so hooks won't fall off while you are rigging a line--or some other objects you are placing up there temporarily? I assume it's not just intended as a place for water to pool.

Rick
 
Tod,

the console looks great! I especially like the location of the compass. I mounted a lighted compass under the coming on my bluebill, but it's nearly useless while underway because I have to turn my head upside down to see it.

One question: why did you put a lip around the edge? Is it so hooks won't fall off while you are rigging a line--or some other objects you are placing up there temporarily? I assume it's not just intended as a place for water to pool.

Rick
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Rick,

I liked the look of the rim, I thought it looked good and mirrored the combing lip of the boat, just on a different scale. As for water pooling, that is a concern, but it is mounted at a positive angle so it should drain towards the combing. If it doesn't drain, I'll fix it. I'm sure I'll stick a few shells on there for hunting, but I purposely kept it small so as to not be a place for stuff to accumulate.

I went through all kinds of attempts to try to get a compass mounted that wouldn't catch things and a surface mount is the only thing I could think of. I thought about putting in in the forward combing when I built the boat, but it was too small to read. I've had that compass for 5 years and finally it has a place. I never use a compass, but always have one.

T
 
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Tod,

If not too much trouble, I'd be interested in the distance from the floor to the bottom of the combing (total height of the side compartment).

thanks,
Bill
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Bill,

My deck deck is slightly higher at the combing than spec. and crowned, but the sheer is at spec. Measurements are as follows, all from floor - deck at combing is 19", bottom of combing is 17", top of combing is 22" (5/4 combing projects 2" below and 3" above deck, I love the below projection, since it hides all wiring and fuel line that runs along the inside of the sheer and protects everything since it serves as a drip-edge and water won't run from combing to underside fo deck and on the shelves), shelf is 9" from the floor, sheer is about 16". Shelf is 3" in from the combing and 9" deep.

I think John Bourbon just posted up his cockpit height and it was 17 1/4, but don't quote me.

T
 
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