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On 09/04/2022 at 09:01, Bee said:

Tricky things wheelhouses. On UK canals there is a good chance that you will be dismantling the thing frequently so it needs to be simple and light, both things are quite difficult to achieve. The glazing is subject to awful condensation  where the thing is part of the living area so heavy double glazing is needed but it might not be neccessary where it is just an addition on the back of the boat. I would go with a fabric roof for ease of dismantling, lift off side windows rather than hinged as they will get mangled and a stable door with a lift off top. It needs to be simple, mine is heavy and a bit complex but its not meant to be taken apart very often (in fact never in France) but when it was in the UK it was a right pain in the bum. I'll try to post a pic or two when I get back from walking the dog. It cost very little as I did it from reclaimed timber but if you get it built its going to be a very dear thing, I would even consider tanalised softwood painted or stained.

Thanks for the advice 👍

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8 hours ago, Quattrodave said:

 

What happens when you want to go under a bridge?

I live on a marina full time and im currently fitting my boat out so I'm not going under any bridges anytime soon, but if I was I would make the wheelhouse collapseable

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On 02/07/2020 at 17:06, Polishicebreaker said:

 

Hello, 

I'm considering popping a wheelhouse over my widebeam stern deck.   Has anyone done similar with some nice pics etc? 

 

cheers        Ed

Hi did you ever get your wheelhouse built 

 

On 02/07/2020 at 18:06, peterboat said:

Yes I have a large double glazed insulated wheelhouse on my widebeam, as yet I have not found a bridge that I cant fit under. It takes down so I could do that however as I say I have been ok up to press. Now I have been through the Glory hole at Lincoln which was tight to say the least and up to Titus salters mill on the Leeds Liverpool but these are northern waters designed for big boats.

If I was to repeat this exercise I would go hydraulic  rather than a manual take to bits, also remember to keep the wheelhouse narrower at the top than the gunwales, and the front screen sloping forward so less rain falls on it. I can email you pictures if you want

Hi how much did it cost to have your wheelhouse built 

 

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Go on his YouTube page and you can get the full break down on how it all works.

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7 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said:

There you go, I was correct. He needs shed space not cruising.

There you go he's built one with plastic fold down windows 🪟 beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.

Plato

 

 

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3 minutes ago, Tony Brooks said:

I was thinking that a dark color may well soften and sag in high summer. Even with a cream roof on out boat the roof could get uncomfortably hot and the dark green cabin sides even hotter. I think color wise you may be stuck between a rock and a hard place unless UPVC is stable at 50C plus.

 

Then what about the roof, I doubt tongue & groove or shiplap type areas will be waterproof unless it has very significant slope.

I just came across this 

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14 minutes ago, booke23 said:

 

Is this a widebeam with a cruiser stern? If so a pram hood would probably be more practical and possibly not really any more expensive than a upvc construction. 

Yes it is, I just feel the pram hoods are over priced for what they are, they're great for people who use the canals but for me I won't take the boat out. Its more of a floating apartment for me, so happy to have something solid and warmer.

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10 minutes ago, Tony Brooks said:

I think you would have to ensure the structural parts are not gong to soften when the sun is on it and consider the color, but it all depends upon what UPVC product you choose. Some are hollow and some have a foamed type interior so are more solid.  Can't help with the design though.

 

I suspect it may end up as timber structural parts with UVC cladding.

Yes with plastic windows you can have structural posts and the windows fit either side, or fit actual structural posts myself. As for the colour it's not going to be white 😅 I would like to stick to a material with less maintenance thanks for the advice. 

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Thanks mate 👍 it's water of a ducks back.

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Just looking for some information about a wheelhouse.

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Hi tracy its more about creating another space it will be another room added to the boat.

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Hello, 

I'm considering building a wheelhouse on my widebeam out of upvc .  Has anyone done one similar to this set up and have some pics and info etc

 

Thanks Joe