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It was a real struggle for me to decide what electronic instruments I was going to install on the boat and where to mount them. I contacted Kim at Winsor Consulting, a marine electronic consultant and installer for some advice. He recommended installing two multi-function displays at the front of the cockpit instead of at the helm station. This way the can be seen by any one from anywhere in the cockpit.
I really liked the idea but had to decide where to mount them. I like to lean against the cabin beside the main companion way so I didn’t want them there. Over the hatch was the best choice .
It was a real struggle for me to decide what electronic instruments I was going to install on the boat and where to mount them. I contacted Kim at Winsor Consulting, a marine electronic consultant and installer for some advice. He recommended installing two multi-function displays at the front of the cockpit instead of at the helm station. This way the can be seen by any one from anywhere in the cockpit.
I really liked the idea but had to decide where to mount them. I like to lean against the cabin beside the main companion way so I didn’t want them there. Over the hatch was the best choice .
Finished Pod
I started with a plywood frame
I stretched fleece over the frame. Fleece can be stretched and pulled to make smooth curves.
The fleece becomes hard after coating it with epoxy.
Fairing the pod
Test Fit
Cover it all with a layer of fiberglass cloth
Primed
Finished pod