Redesigning the windshield incorporating bow access door

Redesigning the windshield incorporating bow access

previous plans where duplicating the lifeproof vessels double hatch windshield and roof this plan isn't ruled out.

This mite be the best plan I’ve come up w/.




Removing lower bow deck an relocating to roof basicly Extending the roof .



Then have just one door hatch.

remember there is a wooden bulkhead inside the bow level deck.


my vessel is the older white one.

objective to have easy access to bow, have a escape hatch I can fit though.
what I'm reduced to is walk out the cabin, climb on slippery gunnal, hang onto the roof railing to get to bow, in ruff conditions it can get sketchie.
the bonus is more cabin space where I'll probably slide rear enclosure in a bit for increased deck space (buts thats secondarythe hatch has priority).

reducing wind resistanse trailering would easier venting out the back.
What do you Guys think of my new plan? constructive criticizeuim is welcomed Thanks

 

nobody likes my new plan?

 

Figure out the cutout size you need for acess. Did enough particle board and 2x4 mock ups to realize I didn't need a double hinge like the diamond seaglaze on the blue boat. If you fit through the hatch with the angle it's not terrible hard to make a swing out door. Although solid hardware for the last dogs is a little harder since the Advantec merged half the door companies together.

Double hinge has a lot of opportunity to leak on a bow install.