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    Default 38 year Window Upgrade

    After 38 years of having way to much weight on the fly bridge, my original aluminum window frame just weren't supporting the fly bridge to my satisfaction. Don told me several time, he never designed the 23' fly bridge to support things like radar arches, 10 rod holder and a couple of fat dudes. All the weight up top has taken it's toll over the years and I'm done putting a band-aid on it to get me through the season.

    Built some scaffolding to support the fly bridge on Friday, pulled all the frames and glass, then finished the bulk of the frame and skin work by Sunday. Next step will be the glass work.







    Back in 2005, I photo shopped a picture of what I hope it would look like. Maybe 14 years later I'll finally get it done

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    Man I wish I had your energy!

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    Looking good mike

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    Great work!!!
    The window mock-up makes it look awesome.
    Do you have any plans to do the cockpit deck? Your success with the cabin could be the launch point for many projects!

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    I've been talking about doing the deck way longer than I was the window project, but it's never impacted my ability to go fishing. The windows/fly bridge support was an accident waiting to happen so it had to get done.

    When I do get around to the deck, I think I'll work with foam core sheets.
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    Mike,
    Are you going to update your BOCA photo for No Slack?

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    Looking good mike . I have glass cups if you need them I'm an ex glazier.

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    Put a couple long days in Thursday and Friday and I'm just about ready to get back on the water.

    Made the the window replacement in two pieces for an easy installation. Port side skined



    Both halves glassed and installed. I'll test drive it for 6 months to a year to see how it holds up before I get excited about finishing the outside or ordering windows.

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    Looks good Cod King!!!! Your new roof looks good as well....Slow your roll amigo....Zack

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    The roof is old news. That was last year's OCD project
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