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[jasoncooperpcola]

Good idea MJ! I have seen center consoles with an opening in the t-top and you stand on the console for increased view. I might do that! If I do decide to go to a cabin roof mounted crows nest it would also make access easier, since I would not have to crawl across the top. FYI I am not wanting a tower, just a crows nest on the roof, maybe with controls too?

And MJ what do you mean by cc? Center console or cuddy cabin?

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

Good idea MJ! I have seen center consoles with an opening in the t-top and you stand on the console for increased view. I might do that! If I do decide to go to a cabin roof mounted crows nest it would also make access easier, since I would not have to crawl across the top. FYI I am not wanting a tower, just a crows nest on the roof, maybe with controls too?

And MJ what do you mean by cc? Center console or cuddy cabin?

Just keep in mind our Vs are only 20' w/not a bunch of beam...so whatever weight you mount on high will tend to exagerate the rock n roll of a beam sea...if were me, I'd put the hatch through the top w/a sturdy rail up there for security and call it a day...go w/that for a while, then see if you WANT controls up there...you can always add...and the weight up high issue...a top sturdy enough to stand on is already gonna be heavy to start with...

[jasoncooperpcola]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Just keep in mind our Vs are only 20' w/not a bunch of beam...so whatever weight you mount on high will tend to exagerate the rock n roll of a beam sea...if were me, I'd put the hatch through the top w/a sturdy rail up there for security and call it a day...go w/that for a while, then see if you WANT controls up there...you can always add...and the weight up high issue...a top sturdy enough to stand on is already gonna be heavy to start with...

REEL, the top will be plenty sturdy if I use a pole like BlueRunner has in his boat!

Back on topic. I am thinking its around 6.5' from side to side which the roof will span. I can always do what XShark did in the Mako build and arch it. Still might run stringers across. One layer of 3/4" will support me, and with stringers it ought to support twice my weight. If I go with twin motors I wont even install a steering helm on the top, just the throttles and shifts. Still working on the details.

[smokeonthewater]

IMHO... 3/4 is WAY too much! with ply and glass combined, keep it under 1/2" with a few 3/4" stringers... definately arch it at least a little..
Your electronics box can be structural... a 4" high 1/8" sheer panel ( the back of the box) can be VERY strong

one layer of 3/4 with glass, stringers, and proper engineering would easily support you AND a volkswagon

[macojoe]

And MJ what do you mean by cc? Center console or cuddy cabin?

CC, Center Console Cuddy, for a cuddy cabin

as stated above keep it simple, you don't want a lot of weight up there.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Transom cleanup is almost done. I have all the plywood pieces off the skin, and just need to run the sander over the fiberglass. BUT I still have this pink/white filler left on each side. Its two inches thick. I have been chiseling away at it but now I found my welding chipping hammer does better. Is this cabosil?

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

Transom cleanup is almost done. I have all the plywood pieces off the skin, and just need to run the sander over the fiberglass. BUT I still have this pink/white filler left on each side. Its two inches thick. I have been chiseling away at it but now I found my welding chipping hammer does better. Is this cabosil?

Take pics. I'm not sure what your saying about it being 2 inches thick.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

REEL, the top will be plenty sturdy if I use a pole like BlueRunner has in his boat!

Back on topic. I am thinking its around 6.5' from side to side which the roof will span. I can always do what XShark did in the Mako build and arch it. Still might run stringers across. One layer of 3/4" will support me, and with stringers it ought to support twice my weight. If I go with twin motors I wont even install a steering helm on the top, just the throttles and shifts. Still working on the details.

Twin whats?

[jasoncooperpcola]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Twin whats?

Either twin 100hp carbed Mercs or for the better power to weight ratio twin 2.5L Mercs. The 100 Mercs are 275lbs each, the 2.5L 200 is 395lbs. I want to have about 230-250hp total, but the 115/125 Mercs put me in the position where I might as well go with the 2.5L. I know its heavy, the bracket will help at rest. But I will mock the weight of another motor and do some in water testing. Yeah, I know it sounds crazy.