avon sr5.4 dual console (idea)

tim2658 · 04 March 2009, 13:40

hi has anyone ever seen a 5.4 with a dual jockey seat set up ive had a good look around the net at all the dual consoles out there and i could get one to fit lovely, but before i spend out on anything just wanted to hear your comments and if there was any pics about, the good thing with it to me is i always have my to boys with me so it easyier it keep an eye on them sat next to me and i would gain so much storage space hope you can help cheers tim

JSP · 04 March 2009, 13:55

Do you mean side by side like this one? http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19826

rudyc · 04 March 2009, 15:53

http://rib.net/forum/attachment.php?...8&d=1224571813

Custom made but very nice.

JSP · 04 March 2009, 15:59

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Originally Posted by rudyc

http://rib.net/forum/attachment.php?...8&d=1224571813

Custom made but very nice.

Really wish this thread hadn't started now. I want that one!

tim2658 · 04 March 2009, 17:01

cheers for those pics i think i might just go for it if i do i will post some pics cheers tim

JSP · 04 March 2009, 17:09

Making the console yourself Tim?

tim2658 · 04 March 2009, 17:29

yeah will do john ive been looking around for a couple of seat pods so i will buy them and just build the main console myself, only because i can build it to the needs i need like the fuel tank can be built under i think it will look good (hope so )

JSP · 04 March 2009, 17:30

Right, I demand a build thread! With pictures and descriptions

tim2658 · 04 March 2009, 17:43

i will try my best john to keep you posted, what do you think would be the best idea top mount morse controls or side ?!!

JSP · 04 March 2009, 17:51

I think it would depend on you and which side your sitting. Are you going to have the steering on the right of the console? And are you used to left or right handed controls? It's took me ages to get used to using left hand controls and now I have I wouldn't like to change so would get a nice top mounted (twin lever just do get DHD and mollers going again

) If your used to right hand controls then you could just use a standard side mount.

Rogue Wave · 04 March 2009, 18:24

It depends on what use your goin t pu the boat to. If you were going to hae trainee driers (children perhaps) it's a lot easier to respond to a problem with a centre mounted throttle than a side mount.

Downside is I don't recalla centre mount throttle with an interlock Yamaha perhaps?

Downhilldai · 04 March 2009, 18:26

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Originally Posted by tim2658

....what do you think would be the best idea top mount morse controls or side ?!!

I'd go for side mount, 'cos your console won't be very wide and it will allow more space for instruments, etc. Cables shouldn't be a problem, as your console will, in all likelihood, be fitted virtually flush to the tube on the helm side, which will allow the cables to drop down from the side of the console and sit neatly on the edge of the deck from the console to the transom.

A top mount control box would probably end up towards the nav side of the boat, again, due to the narrowness of the console and the need to clear the steering wheel.

JSP · 04 March 2009, 18:33

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

I'd go for side mount, 'cos your console won't be very wide and it will allow more space for instruments, etc. Cables shouldn't be a problem, as your console will, in all likelihood, be fitted virtually flush to the tube on the helm side, which will allow the cables to drop down from the side of the console and sit neatly on the edge of the deck from the console to the transom.

A top mount control box would probably end up towards the nav side of the boat, again, due to the narrowness of the console and the need to clear the steering wheel.

That makes perfect sense! Could do with you sat at the back of my RIB when I'm coming up with hair brained ideas

mike-stgt · 04 March 2009, 19:52

Hi,
i build my own as 3 seater.

Wide 60cm, height 105cm, seating 30cm wide at the bottom, 20cm on top, lenght complete
235cm at the moment , think about shorten it. Seat will be 66 cm high.

mike-stgt · 04 March 2009, 19:55

3 seater

JSP · 04 March 2009, 20:10

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Originally Posted by mike-stgt

3 seater

What grade marine ply did you use Mike?

mike-stgt · 05 March 2009, 18:52

Hi,
i use 10-12mm industrial use Okume plywood in WBP quality.Bonded with epoxyd and microbubbles. After rounding the edges . it will be covered with 1 layer GRP outside ,and
strpes of GRP in the inner edges.

Mike