Im a bit more encouraged knowing that others are using 3mm screens with no problems. I bought some plastic chrome effect trim for the top of the screen but idealy want something to lend a bit of stiffness. Broom Broom thanks for the links and offer of your "excess stock" however I think it would be ...

I have made a screen for my Waverider Mustang (Shakespear Clubman) from 3mm perspex and am told that for cold forming the minimum bend radius should be no less than 600mm, for 4mm thick material this should be 800mm,and for 5mm thick 1000mm. For tighter radii you would need to heat the panel to 140-...

Thanks for your reply I have been using SP systems Ampreg 21 for other wooden areas like the transom reinforcement as it has a long pot life and is alot thinner than SP 106 and wests, so it wets out realy well even on heavy cloth and keys well into wood. It is more the potential sealing and breathin...

Finaly got around to cutting the floor out of the Waverider Mustang at the weekend with a veiw to doing some repairs to the support structure beneath it and replacing the floor itself. The question therefore is:- When I come to replace the floor panel (8'x4' 12mm marine ply) should I sheath both sid...

Thanks for all the advice. I will re consider my options. John in answer to your query about progress I am currently stuck in Yuma Arizona and have been for the last 4 1/2 weeks so progress is halted. I have finished rebuilding the transom stiffening and finaly bitten the bullet and CNC routed my ti...

Polystyrene strictly speaking isnt closed cell but by keeping it an inch or more above the inside of the hull in what should be a reasonably sealed space it should not get wet.

DH

Thanks for the replies. I liked the idea of a foam filled void under the floor lending a bit of strength to the outer skin at its flattest therefore weakest area which is what started me thinking about it, but see the point that if I seal the whole floor I effectively have a big air tank. I was thin...

I am planning to replace the floor on my Waverider Mustang (shakespeare clubman) and would appreciate the opinion of the collective as to weather I should fill the area under the floor with buoyancy foam. the area is naturaly sealed with grp bulkheads fore and aft and has a drainpipe running through...

John Good luck with the screen, my material has arrived now and I am waiting until I feel brave before I go cutting it. I'm also concerned about fitting it and think I will need one of these blazing hot days to give me the best chance of making the curve without cracking. I also need to sort out a s...

John I have a similar problem to yours, need screen, seats etc, we have been in contact regarding your screen already, and the price you have been quoted for yours is a bargain. My boat came with Wise seats but I have removed them because I was worried about sliding off in the rough (fnarr fnarr) I ...