Flat Deck Bolsters
 

I was working away on my 1985 Flat Deck and as I was working around the dash I had occassion to sit my butt down on the bolster and noticed I couldn't see over the the fairing in the seated position. It dosen't help that I'm only 5' 8". Has any one else had this dilemma if so what did you do short of standing all the time. I am thinking of raising the whole bolster any thoughts?

Thanks Rick G.

I have the same problem in my Cafe. I stand all the time.

Thats why they invented telephone books... :drink:

Have a custom cushion made that gets you to the right hieght. Lay it in the seat when you want to set down.

I had one made once for a searay to lean against because I like to run a boat standing up.

Phragle good idea I will just wrap one in fiberglass so it won't rot. I think I am going to see if I can make a seat base extension reposition the whole bolster up about 6". Even thought my Scarab was a bigger boat I could see over the wind screen when seated I would like that option in the Cig. Any other ideas are welcome.
RG.

I have the same problem Im 6 foot it is what it is. You rase the seats up it will look out of place. Post pics of your boat.

I always stand, but the wife likes to sit. I had a booster seat made for her. I just stacked up some towels until the contours were right, and had the upholstery guy take some measurements. $80 later and $110 for an aluminum folding foot rest, the wife is happy.

Thanks US MUSL. That was going to be my plan "B" . OSEN 007 next time I get out to the shop I will take some pictures. US's will work I'm sure, the only draw back is more things to find a place to store. Thanks for sll the great input. I will take some pictures and show you what I'm thinking.

RG.

I have solved the vertical Challenge, I am making a shorter fairing out of fiberglass. I am making it exactly like the original piece only with an overall height of 8 inches as opposed to 14 inches . It is higher in the middle than the sides . The boat did hit the water last year . Here are some pictures of the boat and the fairing in process.The next step is to mate the sides with the front piece and then finish it smooth for paint. I will post more pictures as I progress.
Rick G.

very cool project!

Thanks Chris.
RG.

Rick how about u pick up some 6" platform shoes then u can see EVERYTHING :lolhit:

Thanks Jay I have been looking for the pair I had in the seventies and I don't where my wife put them. So in the mean time I am building the shorter fairing. But I am not giving up hope on finding the shoes.
RG.

Last night I was able to finish the top edge of the front piece of the fairing. Next step is to trim top edge and mate the sides with the front piece, then sand and paint.
RG.

I got the sides glued together and tabed the underside on the fairing corners. Today we do a trial fit and see what adjustments if any need to be made before finishing and paint.
Rick G.

Made good progress today set the fairing up on the boat for a trial fit I was pleased it fit within a sixteenth of an inch . Chris I am including a picture of the step I fabricated to access the deck from the cockpit.

Nice work Rick

Rick, looks GREAT!!! I think it makes the boat look a lot sleeker!
i love the steps making deck access easier!

hey I want my steps back!!!lmfao!

Jay and i noticed a couple of spots you need to touch up a little!!!!! :evilb:

Rick, any updates on this project?

Rick nice job on altering the wndscreen for a custom fit.....I have a Mag sport with no windscreen (it's a V type deck) soon I will be trying my best to fabricate (hopefully) a custom fairing that will look sharp.

Hi guys, I was working the fairing tonight. I'm just completing the final body work and prep for paint.i will post some more pictures once I paint it. It has been a pain doing the final fitting , I have had it on and off four times already. Scippy my next project is a 27 magnum sport and I will be doing a fairing for that as well. I will try to make it as a bolt replacement for the factory windscreen so as not alter the original deck.
Rick G.

Well I finally painted the fairing last night. I just need to instal the decals and mount it.
RG.

looks great! can't wait to see the final pics!

I had a chance to get to the shop yesterday . Here are pictures of the insert I made to fill the gap on my hatch between the blowers boxes. Makes for a better sun pad.
RG

Here are a couples shots of the trial fit of the new shorter fairing. The only difference betweeen this one and the original is that it is 8 inches lower ,but the same as the original in all other aspects.
RG.

looks GREAT! you did a fantastic job!

now all ya gots ta do there buddy is step on ur wallet and buy some big shinny blowers to go under that hatch!! :lolhit:
looks good Rick, now lets get goin on mine!!! lol