rudder shelf/bench

coolair · Post by **coolair** » Dec 5th, '09, 01:24

capt. Pat
i have read the building tips and on older post on lay up schedule for the bench seat. But would the schedule for the rudder shelf work just as well? i mean 1708 is some thick heavy stuff, i was really surprised when i saw it at the fiberglass supply
Thanks
Matt

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Dec 5th, '09, 07:40

Matt,

What are the length & width dimensions you're thinkin of? Is the bench going to be mounted onto a pipe work frame or cantilevered each end to the flybridge?

coolair · Post by **coolair** » Dec 5th, '09, 11:15

As of right now the bench will be mounted just like the old one with angled aluminum brackets on the side of the fly bridge. have not decided how wide or tall to make it yet.
Thanks
matt

Rocky · Post by **Rocky** » Dec 6th, '09, 10:27

Matt, here's a bench seat done with materials and dimensions. Looks nice and strong.

http://www.bertram31.com/bb/bbs.cgi?noframes;read=66283

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Dec 6th, '09, 11:13

From John Vietor's web pages:

coolair · Post by **coolair** » Dec 7th, '09, 00:19

i know i have seen those, i am probably going to copy johns design, hope he doesnt mind!
i guess my dumb question is on this lay up, is the 1708 on the outer side of the panels.. so 1708-wood-1.5oz-wood-1708
Epoxy glass one side of each panel with 1708 biaxle fiberglass cloth. Lay on another layer of 1 1/2 oz chopped strand mat on one of the 2 panels and then flip it face down on the other. This is all done at one time, wet. Not cured between layers...

or is it wood-1708-1.5oz-1708-wood

and should you use the 1.5oz strand or the 24oz roving like on rudder box
Thanks Matt

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