Instrument Bridge

[Merseymariner]

No doubt this type of enquiry has popped up before, but I am after an instrument bridge that fits over the hatchway of a Sadler 25.

Does anyone know of any companies that manufacture mouldings or anything similar?

Any advice or feedback would be greatly appreciated.

I have contacted Andy Middleton, but he was unable to assist.

 

[bigwow]

Are you in the area that your user name suggests?

 

[Merseymariner]

Yes, I am based on Merseyside.

 

[oldsaltoz]

G'day Merseymariner, and welcome to the YBW forums.

Have you considered building an instrument pod using foam or Klegacell, very simple, rewarding and you get what you want.

Avagoodweekend......

 

[Merseymariner]

Thanks oldsaltoz.

Excuse my ignorance, but no. I have never used foam or heard of Klegacell before now. Will do some homework.

 

[bigwow]

In that case have a word with Steve Roberts, his business is based in the barge at Liverpool Marina. His work is superb.

 

[Searush]

There was a guy on the Westerly forum recently who was making these for people at a reasonable price. I have asked for his details & will post them when (if) they arrive.

Thread link http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Westerly-Owners/message/33403

 

[Merseymariner]

Bigwow - Thanks for the feedback.

I know of Steve Roberts as I have purchased items from his chandlery in the past and will try him out.

 

[Merseymariner]

Searush - Many thanks for the feedback and the web link.

 

[Gordonmc]

Before I get shot down, this solution comes from a friend whos instrument pod looked as if it had grown above the hatch garage.
He used a white plastic flower trough from a garden centre with the instruments mounted in black perspex, but I guess varnished ply would work.

 

[chas]

I have seen several efforts that started as square section gutter downpipe. Some look like gutter downpipe. Some look very good. I suppose it depends on how artistic you are with a hacksaw.

 

[colvic987]

If you are near to garston, there is a grp boat builder, who might be able to sort something out for you....pm me for more info, if interested...

 

[Guest]

I have two areas inside the sprayhood either side of hatch ... here I have water creeps under and invariably slops over the deflecting ridge. I have long considered fixing a pod either side to have various in .... short flower troughs may be the answer .... plus a couple of Daffodils and Dahlias ??

 

[Ecosse120]

I have one on my e-boat made of wood which is curved to match the curve of the decking. It bolts through the hatch and is done up with wing nuts. Works well for me and stays out during the season. If you want a picture/dimensions etc. please pm.

 

[Merseymariner]

Thanks - I will investigate the square down pipe suggestion.

 

[Merseymariner]

Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions.

I will follow them up.

 

[Otter]

Cheap, simple and effective solution - get a white Taxi sign (the sort that goes on the car roof), costs about £10. They are very UV stable, can be sealed at the base and are shatter proof.

 

[Merseymariner]

Many thanks for this suggestion.

I will check it out.

 

[rhumlady]

Hi,
I had one made for about £40. last year from these people:
Terry of T.N. H. Laminates on 01736 759670 or fax 01736 759671.
It's not bad but as I have been out of the water all season and am likely to be this year again I canot say more than that. They have two sizes, one for a Westerly Fulmar and one for a Konsort which is the one I have.

 

[philip_stevens]

If you want to see photos of the bridge for the topic and a link, go to the Westerly Owners website

If you want more photos, send me a PM with your home email address, and I'll show you more photos.