Wheelhouse build

[Joe rea]

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 👍

[Polishicebreaker]

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.

Hello again, thanks for this response.  I found an office so no longer needed the wheel house but it's now back on the cards.  If you do have any pics would be greatly appreciated- all the best        Ed