Console Info for Hightower.

Nasher · 11 April 2007, 10:37

Some information promised to Hightower.
Comparison of Windsor Bros Twin Console on my Ocean and on Pete7s Pac

The two consoles are exactly the same apart from my main door being larger.
I’m not sure which is the newer version though, or even if Windsor brothers offer both versions.
The image below clearly shows the difference between the two.

They are quite wide however, with I’d guess about a foot clearance either side to the tubes on my boat.
But they are cavernous, I often joke it’s the outside loo, but there is more than enough room for all your gear plus a porta-loo for the kids if really required. When I was rebuilding The Nashers Revenge! It started to rain whilst I was doing the wiring, but I was comfortable inside with all my tools etc and the door closed behind me.

The problems are that my larger door is a bit harder to keep watertight than Pete7’s, and I’m going to glass in some stringers up the sides for some tie down points. Like an estate car the large flat area inside allows anything you put in there to move about despite having ‘carpeted’ the floor with rubber open pattern door mats.

Give me a shout if you want to come and measure up.

Nasher.

Hightower · 11 April 2007, 13:08

Pete's console acually looks slightly taller than your one Nasher.

Thanks for the info, the door is quite a bit bigger isn't it?

Nasher · 11 April 2007, 13:16

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Originally Posted by Hightower

Pete's console acually looks slightly taller than your one Nasher.

Thanks for the info, the door is quite a bit bigger isn't it?

Andy

I think the angle of the shot is deceiving with regards to the height.

And yes, mine's a lot bigger than Pete's. Door that is.

Nasher

Mark Halliday · 11 April 2007, 13:34

Well, I like the one in the middle.

Nasher · 11 April 2007, 14:55

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Originally Posted by Mark Halliday

Well, I like the one in the middle.

You would!

But is it big enough for an on-board loo?

I did at one stage measure up to see if I could re-create the big door to incorporate a jump seat like on yours, but didn't get past the sketches stage. And Mrs Nasher didn't appreciate the name 'Jump' seat.

Nasher

Mark Halliday · 11 April 2007, 15:47

Errrrr.............

No.

Nasher · 11 April 2007, 16:14

It does however look like one of those 'green' composting loos where you store up all your sh1t and spread it on the garden after a few months.

Bit like going on holiday then coming back to reply to all the unread threads on RIB.net.

Nasher.

Hightower · 11 April 2007, 18:22

So where did the console for Renegade come from Mark, is it a "porta" Porters special Pooee one

No serious...Where did it come from.

Hightower · 11 April 2007, 19:21

In actual fact everyone can help if they like!

I am working to a very strict budget, so no really expensive consoles...But:

Can anyone suggest a double console that offers good protection from the elements, either have a front seat or not, be stylish, have plenty of room inside and outside (for instruments) and be under £500 inc.

A picture would be a real help.

Thanks.

Nasher · 11 April 2007, 20:02

Andy

Two options for you at the Nasher end of the price range.

Hightower · 11 April 2007, 20:05

I'll take the maintenance free option please.

Pete however, says he likes the feel of wood

rickuk3 · 11 April 2007, 20:14

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Originally Posted by Hightower

Can anyone suggest a double console that offers good protection from the elements, either have a front seat or not, be stylish, have plenty of room inside and outside (for instruments) and be under £500 inc.

Try Leeway composites double Lux Console £490 http://www.leewaycomposites.co.uk/
Pictures at the link above

Richard

Hightower · 11 April 2007, 20:19

Thanks Rick, saw one the other day. Tis a very small Console, but that's the Idea!

Keep the Idea's comming.

If anyone has a nice white virgin one laying around.

Neil Harvey · 11 April 2007, 22:29

Try Shakespeares'

£405 for a sportline console, no front seat. Screen and frame are extras. They are quite cavernous.

Mark Halliday · 12 April 2007, 16:38

Andy

Renegades console is a Porters/BWM one. I think it may well be similar to a Tohatsu one. £490 + VAT.
http://www.porters.org.uk/rescue.htm
The only thing I dont like is the near vertical rear face. A suitable mod for this is slowly taking place in my garage somewhere.

Personally I think the Parker double console as fitted to their 630 (another BWM DS21 clone) is a usefull bit of kit. If I wanted to change mine I would be talking to Andre.

Hightower · 12 April 2007, 18:57

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Originally Posted by Mark Halliday

Andy

Personally I think the Parker double console as fitted to their 630 (another BWM DS21 clone) is a usefull bit of kit. If I wanted to change mine I would be talking to Andre.

I don't think that Andre would sell seperates, I've already spoken to him about home built Parker RIBs and he said No Can Do! In the nicest possible way of course.