I went ahead and started one helm box. It is 40"x18"wx16"h. I build it out a frame out of 3/4" poplar and side panels of 3/8" plywood. The top is 3/4'' plywood(two pieces laminated were the seat will mount).

Everything is glassed and faired. A 48 qt. cooler(with the lid removed) will be mouted inside the rear of the box and a new lid made of fiberglassed plywood and trimmed with resin covered mahaganoy will mount behind the seat.

The cooler has a drain plug, but I need to plumb it so it will drain outside the box.

This is the first time I have been able to log onto the forum in two days.