On Aug 23, 2:09 pm, "Lew Hodgett" wrote:

AH HA, new game plan.
Look at the "roof" of the bimini/dodger of that G/S50..
Think, "How would I make that out of cored fiberglass and use roll up
side and front curtains?".
You simplify comstruction as well as end up with a place to "plant
your solar garden."
It is/was my game plan.
If that interests you, get back to me.
BTW, don't think of it as a telephone booth, think of it as a covered
patio.G
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Lew

Lew,

A patio is right. It was made for sitting in, not sailing in.

Forward visibility is compromised (smudgy, warped) especially in our
fog and rain. Hard windows would be better. Crew have to fight it to
use the winches (can't even make make a half, never mind a full turn).
It leaks and drips in too many places, even into the companionway. The
boom scrapes and chafes on the stainless tubing, tearing the
sunbrella. It's very ugly, does not fit the lines of the boat, see
here http://tinyurl.com/36ofeo

I have to totally redesign it, or use the boat as a dockside patio, or
sell the boat..

So I want what you say, but with a hard dodger up front, and redesign
the patio cover to make it functional and visually acceptable.

I've been googling the foam, thanks for the lead on that.

I've seen your advert before, in the live-aboard list I think. I'm
sorry to hear you are selling, but I'm sure you have thought about it
and are making a difficult but good decision.

Best wishes,
-Koos.