Raising a roof!

[atlanticblue]

Anybody have photos or experience raising a roof?whats the best method filling in 6 or 7 inches below/ in the middle/ or at the top of windows? I know I may need to replace the windows either way, that's ok. I'm sure it's work either no matter what.thanks for any input!!!

 

[atlanticblue]

Sorry! It should have been listed under projects and builds!

 

[traditions]

Are you talking on a Bruno?The windshield should be bolted to the trunk with a flange.I would add below the windows. How much wiring goes up thru?I have seen it done numerous times,really not that uncommon.

 

[atlanticblue]

Yes, it's a Bruno! I will gets some pics tommorow of the dash area.i that cas I can save my front windows.

 

[atlanticblue]

Traditions< Is this the flange (CLEAT) you were talking about ?Its like a 2 x 4 cleat up front and 3x 3 on the sides.

 

[traditions]

That looks a little different than some Brunos Ive seen.It looks like they used wood as a cleat to attatch the windshield.Are you handy with glass work?If you cut the windshield off to raise it up it will extend forward on the trunk house more than it is now.How much windshield is exposed below your windows?You could wax this up and make a splash mold off your existing windshield for your filler piece.I would probably use a grinder with a cut off wheel to cut the seam between the trunk and windshield.There are probably fasteners in the front somewhere going into that wooden cleat.

 

[captainlarry84]

With a F/B it looks like a very invasive job. How many inches do you need. It may be easier and more attractive to lower the deck in the wheel house area. If engine room is a problem then a small low engine box step around the motor hatch.

 

[Dr Dude]

Raising the roof

Hey there,
I'm sorry to rain on your parade BUT your boat looks so great as it is (I had a 35 Bruno). Why on earth would you change such a great looking, definitely downeast looking, gorgeous boat????
If you raise the roof it will add to much roll to a very rolly (new word) boat.
Hate to see you do this but good luck.
Just my uninvited 2 cents.

 

[atlanticblue]

Thanks for the feed back! It just a thought , I may do something down the road thanks for the compliments!

 

[atlanticblue]

Dr. Dude, what did you have for power?and what year?

 

[Dr Dude]

Raising the roof

I HAD a 35 Bruno back in 1978 thru 1982. It was the sport cruiser/fisherman with a 3208 Cat---210 hp. We cruised that boat at 2400 rpm at 15-16 mph at an honest 8 gal/hr.
I spent a lot of time with the Bruno brothers (Dick and Bobbie). It was an adventure dealing with them. It was also very enjoyable (when we weren't at each others throats).
The boat was very basic but I enjoyed the hell out of it as did my family on our trips back and forth from New Hampshire to Michigan and back to the east coast (Montauk) some years later.
Before we left for Montauk I put a for sale ad in the Long Island paper without knowing exactly the marina where we would be staying. That said, every time we'd come in from fishing there would be 2-4 guys that had done their homework and located us. I guess we were the only people from Michigan by boat in Montauk at that time.
I wound up selling the boat for an offer I could not refuse.
Presently have a Fortier 26 1982---SUPER BOAT (for sale) and a 33 Fortier/63L Volvo 316 hp---another super boat.
Hope I didn't run on too much. I love writing and/or talking about this stuff.
I love this site---'cause I love downeast boats!!!!!!!!!
Thanks

 

[atlanticblue]

Dr. Dude, Wow! Thanks for the response! Good story. Mine is a 1980 solid glass with 3208 turbo 320 hp, cruise is about 15-16 at 2400 and about 10 gal an hour. I love the boat, Those fourtiers are nice by the way!

 

[captainlarry84]

If you love the boat change nothing, drop the floor. The look and the ridr will stay the same.

 

[atlanticblue]

I here you! I whould be a big job either way.i was just looking to raise it 4 - 5 inches. I'm 6'3 and wheelhouse is 5'11, most of the time the people are sitting or in the cockpit anyway. It has 3 steering stations but the fly ridge was the main one with the electronics and wheelhouse helm needs some help ,anything over 8-9 nts it's really hard to turn. So this winter I'm setting the main helm down below!