Saturday, February 08, 2014

Pictures of boat windshield

The windshield was constructed in four separate sections.  Each section shape was calculated using the x-y-z coordinates available because the entire hull shape was created numerically before any construction began.  Junction angles between sections, and between the windshield and deck could also be pre-calculated.  Because some error can be anticipated in any human-constructed shape, the four sections of the windshield were then bonded together while positioned on the actual hull deck.


When finished, the windshield will be bonded to the deck and fastened with screws from underneath the hull decking.


I'm getting excited about what it will look like after the interior is upholstered (not by me).  The same people will also make a bimini top, full foul weather enclosure, and travel cover.  By the time I get it back, the weather will be warm enough to finish the windshield details for final installation.

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