Pilot house designs

[Spokaloo]

Don't rule out making a little chin piece on the deck to reduce the windshield size. Fwd swept windows are a good move to keep spray from accumulating on the glass as well, they tend to drain better.

For safety, smaller windows are better. Ideally you will make it 3 panel, and have the windows as small as is practical. Good visibility is paramount, but smaller windows are safer in a big seaway.

Many, or most, of the boats you see in commercial use up here in Wa State and Oregon, running the river bars to get to sea, tend to have the "west coast" style of windshield. Fwd slope, 3 panels on 8' 6" beam boats, with a small chin fairing to help reduce stress of water and wind where the windshield meets the cabin.


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[popa_pescarul]

fully enclosed cabin with sliding side tuna door

[pescaloco]

spook nice job.....checked out your link

What piece are you calling the chin fairing piece

Many, or most, of the boats you see in commercial use up here in Wa State and Oregon, running the river bars to get to sea, tend to have the "west coast" style of windshield. Fwd slope, 3 panels on 8' 6" beam boats, with a small chin fairing to help reduce stress of water and wind where the windshield meets the cabin.


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[Spokaloo]

Here is another shot of the boat with the chin circled:



Sorry its small, Im working on getting some better images of it.

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[pescaloco]

cool...............did not know that was called a chin

[whaler220]

here is one i have made @ home i call it home made pilot house...it pits on my bosto

n whaler dauless 220

[torbac73]

If you need, i can get and cut laminated glass. tinted or clear. If I were you, id try to get two pieces or so out of one sheet to save money. sheets, (3'X4') cost around $100 and i will cut them for another $50.
Torey,(Norell Auto Glass) (760)822-2535