Lotus Posted June 24, 2018 Author Posted June 24, 2018 Thanks guys ! And here are some risky drilling ! should have been made before spray painting in case of any accident but fortunately all went fine Quote
Lotus Posted August 14, 2018 Author Posted August 14, 2018 Front hatch locking mechanism and hinges . Using a sunroof lock from an old Landrover freelander !! Fortunately this type of lock has stainless steel shaft and springs The hinges are bent to the shape required The hatch door itself is cut from a 10mm acrylic sheet and close on to an 8mm self adhesive D rubber profile Quote
Lotus Posted August 27, 2018 Author Posted August 27, 2018 Some more updates ! Kiwigrip painted Rear seats sprayed and fitted Floor hatches sprayed and fitted with locks and hinges Whats next ? Quote
capriosca Posted August 27, 2018 Posted August 27, 2018 Stop it Lotus. The rest of us can't compete. Quote
Lotus Posted August 27, 2018 Author Posted August 27, 2018 13 minutes ago, capriosca said: Stop it Lotus. The rest of us can't compete. Upss , sorry for that !! but I don`t believe you , so I`m gonna continue Quote
Lotus Posted August 28, 2018 Author Posted August 28, 2018 I`ve decided to cover the front deck (passage), the 2 steps and the driving platform with synthetic teak . the advantage over solid wood is its lightness and it is maintenance free ! But still confused which strip direction looks better for my boat !! Any thoughts are much appreciated Quote
alexscott Posted August 28, 2018 Posted August 28, 2018 The top one for sure if you can bend the strips! Quote
smccormick Posted August 28, 2018 Posted August 28, 2018 I like the top one too. Very classic look. To finish the look add a king plank. It's work, but is beautiful. Quote
alexscott Posted August 28, 2018 Posted August 28, 2018 It would probably be better if you used a notched 'king plank' or joined the planks at the center-line herringbone fashion to avoid feather edges, also nib the short planks on the inside of the decks into the 'covering boards' Quote
Lotus Posted August 29, 2018 Author Posted August 29, 2018 I made some cardboard drawing for the decking I like the kingplank design and is professional but it looks too classic for this boat The herringebond type looks fine but for some reason I cant place the center line ( where planks meet ) in the center !! Not sure about the other 3 designs ??? Quote
Paul356 Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 I vote for no. 3 in the multi-foto post. Elegant, balanced, classic. Quote
Lotus Posted September 5, 2018 Author Posted September 5, 2018 Synthetic teak ready ! I went for the King-plank type but but with pointed corners for more modern look . Thanks for all your opinions guys , it made a difference Quote
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