My (not so) new RIB - Page 4

Ian M · 05 December 2009, 18:34

Once the hatch recesses had been routed out the bare wood was sealed covered and then gelcoated. A few layers of gelcoat gave me enough material to work with; it was then cut back with the router to the desired shape. Picture 2 shows the recess with some 'finishing' of the gelcoat going on. Sounds easy doesn't it

The third picture shows one of the chosen hatches in position. The eventual intention is to make the hatches out of glassfibre, but that is a job for when the boat is on the water.

The fuel filler is to go in the front of the console. Someone whose opinion I value said that it is much easier to fill when at sea with a centrally mounted filler. Good enough for me. To go over the filler I needed a backrest cushion for the suicide seat; pictures 4 and 5 show the backplate for this cushion in production. The edge of this backplate was moulded using plasticine, the two 'ears' that you can see in 4 are recesses for the hinges, to set them at the right angle.
5 shows the gelcoat going in.

Ian M · 05 December 2009, 18:35

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Originally Posted by Neil Harvey

so what's going in the gap between the white of the hatch and the white gelcoat of the console??

More gelcoat Neil.

Ian M · 05 December 2009, 18:43

The first picture here shows the fibreglass going into the mould of the backplate, the second as it came out of the mould (my console

). Picture 3 shows the fuel filler recess being gelcoated over prior to being rubbed down, something I've become very experienced at

Picture 4 shows the templates for the various cutouts for the console whilst I decided what went where

Picture 5 shows the cut outs nearly completed.

Ian M · 05 December 2009, 18:52

The first picture shows the console coming together quite nicely.
Picture 2 shows the first stages in making a trim piece to go on the outside of the screen. This will be bolted through to clamp the screen.
Picture 3 shows the matting being applied and 4 shows the piece in the later stages of production and the sort of position it will go in, although as you can see it is somewhat perched on there!
Picture 5 shows the underside of the smaller battery mounting, all should come clear with the next set of pics.

Ian M · 05 December 2009, 19:04

The first picture shows the battery and oil tank holder. This is to be screwed and Sikaflexed into the bottom of the lower console. You can just make out the plate on the studs in picture one which will clamp down onto the battery. As you can see I have gone for a twin battery installation. The battery selection will be by one of the BEP split chargers.
Picture 2 shows the lower console and all the 'bits' stuffed in. Now to wire up

Finally before my typing hand gives out, picture 3 shows the slightly less than optimum seat cushions in place on one of the rear jockey seats. They will be replaced when funds allow

J S · 05 December 2009, 19:12

Very Impressive Oil Tank and battery holder. They certainly won't budge

James

Ian M · 05 December 2009, 19:23

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Originally Posted by J S

Very Impressive Oil Tank and battery holder. They certainly won't budge

James

Cheers

That is the objective.

JSP · 05 December 2009, 19:38

That is a serious build Ian.

Mollers · 05 December 2009, 19:40

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Originally Posted by JSP

That is a serious build Ian.

Right up your street as there's no water involved.

chewy · 05 December 2009, 19:52

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Right up your street as there's no water involved.

I have it on good authority that JSP's SR is getting wet on Saturday!

Poly · 05 December 2009, 21:13

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Originally Posted by chewy

I have it on good authority that JSP's SR is getting wet on Saturday!

weather forecast?

chewy · 05 December 2009, 23:15

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Originally Posted by Polwart

weather forecast?

Nope we're going for a jolly out.

Do you want some Lifeboat Tea for Christmas?

willk · 05 December 2009, 23:31

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Originally Posted by chewy

Nope we're going for a jolly out.

Glad to hear it. Say "hi ye bollix" for me!

Ian M · 06 December 2009, 21:54

Back on topic, I do have a small problem that I am looking to solve - a bit of an understatement actually, as I have spent most of the afternoon on tinternet looking for the right item.
If you have managed to follow the thread so far, you will see that I have made a backplate for the suicide seat backrest cushion, to go on the front of the console. There are recesses for the hinges moulded into it, and I think that I have found a stay that will keep it hinged up when filling with fuel (the fuel filler cap is behind it), BUT I have yet to come up with a way to keep the d____d thing shut

My original thinking was a marine version on the principle of the little latches I use to keep the loft hatch shut, as in the arty shot below. I have seen similar in nylon but cannot find it now. Does anyone out there have any good ideas/know where to get such a thing. Any other ideas on how to keep an uphostered flap closed? All ideas gratefully received.

Downhilldai · 06 December 2009, 22:41

Probably a bit under-engineered to appeal to your needs, Ian, but a strip of Velcro should do the job ok.

Mollers · 06 December 2009, 22:46

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Probably a bit under-engineered to appeal to your needs, Ian, but a strip of Velcro should do the job ok.

My seat bases are fixed to the pods with neatly applied industrial velcro. DHD has witnessed the results and I think he'll agree it works well.

The Osprey pod tops are shaped ( as you know),therefore fixing hinges isn't easy.

Downhilldai · 06 December 2009, 22:50

Yep and my front bench seat cushion is fixed in the same way: 4 no. 12" long strips of self adhesive Velcro.

Downhilldai · 07 December 2009, 11:17

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Originally Posted by Ian M

My original thinking was a marine version on the principle of the little latches I use to keep the loft hatch shut, as in the arty shot below. I have seen similar in nylon but cannot find it now. Does anyone out there have any good ideas/know where to get such a thing.

http://www.force4.co.uk/5625/Force-4...-Retainer.html

Ian M · 07 December 2009, 16:50

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

http://www.force4.co.uk/5625/Force-4...-Retainer.html

Brad, you are a star. Thanks a lot for that

Ian M · 07 December 2009, 17:21

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Probably a bit under-engineered to appeal to your needs, Ian, but a strip of Velcro should do the job ok.

Respect, but I had a good lol at this for two reasons; in some of the installations that we have supplied to the military some reasonably critical elements have been attached with Velcro - so yes I am aware of its 1001 uses

Also, as you can see below, my interim solution is a cushion with two strips of Velcro on it

My concern is that these may not last, it being regularly pulled off when I fill up with fuel. Thanks to your previous post I think that the solution is now sorted - but first I am concentrating on just getting on the water.