"West Coast" style windshield - pros and cons - got pictures?

[Powderpro]

Bringing up a thread that's about 10 months old. This fall I will be starting production on a new outboard powered 25'-28' downeast hull and will be building a west coast style enclosed pilot house on it. Boat will have Diamond SeaGlaze windows and door, outboard bracket that is full flotation, will be a rugged little offshore boat. Here is a drawing using the 26' Duffy hull. Still haven't decided on the hull, but will be a 26 Duffy, 26 Lowell, or a 25 Webber's Cove.

 

[Bill]

Just started a building mine . Still playing around but something like this

 

[Powderpro]

Bill- what are the specs on the Coosa you are using? 20 or 26? 1/2" thick? That's a good design you have going there.

 

[Diesel Jerry]

Looks sweet Brian. Can’t wait.

 

[Diesel Jerry]

Bill you struck a nerve with that west coast dog house. I need to make a decision soon about what direction I want to go with Tip Jar.

 

[Powderpro]

Looks sweet Brian. Can’t wait.

I can’t wait either. My creative juices are flowing. Been wanting to do something like this for years because I know the market is great for boats like this. Still need to finish up the 2 commercial boats I’m working on.

 

[Genius]

Bringing up a thread that's about 10 months old. This fall I will be starting production on a new outboard powered 25'-28' downeast hull and will be building a west coast style enclosed pilot house on it. Boat will have Diamond SeaGlaze windows and door, outboard bracket that is full flotation, will be a rugged little offshore boat. Here is a drawing using the 26' Duffy hull. Still haven't decided on the hull, but will be a 26 Duffy, 26 Lowell, or a 25 Webber's Cove.

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does the west coast "brim" on the cabin top serve any purpose besides looks. Storage? looks good.

 

[Powderpro]

does the west coast "brim" on the cabin top serve any purpose besides looks. Storage? looks good.

It's for looks

 

[Bill]

Bill- what are the specs on the Coosa you are using? 20 or 26? 1/2" thick? That's a good design you have going there.

Brian yes it’s the carbon core coosa I think it’s 25 or 26lbs. Just 1/2” with a 1708 on either side and taped corners I think will be fine. Going with a 3/4” scribed nida roof. Trying out this peel ply. I’m gonna try to pull off this Novi visor

 

[Diesel Jerry]

Depending on how you built the brim it would make a nice place to hide wires for electronics.

 

[PatriciaLynn]

does the west coast "brim" on the cabin top serve any purpose besides looks. Storage? looks good.

Additional headroom inside, too.

 

[Bill]

does the west coast "brim" on the cabin top serve any purpose besides looks. Storage? looks good.

I think it’s just for looks for me. I suppose you could make any crowned look you wanted with it.

 

[winterking]

Here’s a couple. You should recognize two of the boats. You’ll have to invision them without fly bridges.

 

[[email protected]]

Helps keep the sun out of your eyes. Great electronics area above.

 

[voodoojfb]

Just started a building mine . Still playing around but something like this

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looks great!

 

[steveinak]

Just started a building mine . Still playing around but something like this

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It might just be me but i think the front looks to flat. I don't know how to give it more curve with only 2 windows.

 

[WoundUpMarine]

Bringing up a thread that's about 10 months old. This fall I will be starting production on a new outboard powered 25'-28' downeast hull and will be building a west coast style enclosed pilot house on it. Boat will have Diamond SeaGlaze windows and door, outboard bracket that is full flotation, will be a rugged little offshore boat. Here is a drawing using the 26' Duffy hull. Still haven't decided on the hull, but will be a 26 Duffy, 26 Lowell, or a 25 Webber's Cove.

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Good Lord! Come cut the top off my boat and have at it! That looks amazing.

 

[WoundUpMarine]

I should have asked earlier, instead of just gawking. What are you thinking or planning for power?

 

[sailor of fortune]

Brian yes it’s the carbon core coosa I think it’s 25 or 26lbs. Just 1/2” with a 1708 on either side and taped corners I think will be fine. Going with a 3/4” scribed nida roof. Trying out this peel ply. I’m gonna try to pull off this Novi visor
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That Novi boat example is a really good example ,I like the proportions..

 

[Codcruncher]

I like a 24 degree forward rake on this particular hull...this is an old sketch powderpro did...I just figured the rake [email protected], I agree with "too flat "...I feel from the center point of the 2 windows where they come together, the outside window edge should be pulled aft to follow the approximate curvature of the roof line forward....creates a compound angle, but IMHO looks better...3 windows,,same thing, flankers pulled aft to follow roof line curvature...Jmho