Manufacture of the cockpit dummy
After extending the planking on Duracell's hull in the last installment of the race boat-to-cruiser conversion, Matt began by cutting out the access step to the future swim platform. From there, he deduced all the geometries for the other surfaces, the bulwark and the cockpit floor extension. With the help of cut OSB panels, the new volumes of the boat's exterior living space take shape.
One big wheel or two?
Discussions with the Greek naval architect Markos Thiraios allowed Matt to confirm his choices for the cockpit organization. The debate mainly concerned the choice of the number of steering wheels. While the architect recommended a single large central helm, with benches allowing circulation to each side without stepping over them, Matt finally decided to maintain his initial choice of a double helm station with large benches to accommodate people comfortably and to be able to sleep there.
Manufacture of the cockpit
In the second episode at the bottom of the page, Matt tackles the actual construction. For this, he is pleased with the choice of flat surfaces, simple to build. He uses the foam that was left over after the first attempt at laminating the roof failed. For the small elements, he also uses the pieces of sandwich cut from the boat itself during the various dismantling operations. After sanding and cutting with the OSB templates, they can be laminated back to the hull.
Gradually, the new boat takes shape...
