Portlights

Dec 15, 2006
139
Has anyone in the group considered putting windows/portlights in the
front of the main galley where the roof slopes down? A couple opening
windows there would add ventilation and also allow you to get a peek
at the path ahead without having to leave the cabin. I have 4 old
Islander portlights I could use for that purpose. There is also room
for one just in front of the front hatch. Just an idea?

Larry Bissell
"Kemanalea"
SF Bay
 
Oct 30, 2019
1,459
Larry,
I considered it, but decided to wait until I have the boat out of the
water and stripped for painting the decks.
Here are some shots of my mock-up:

I'll use 1/4" Lexan, and I made a form matching the curve of the cabin
front so I can heat and bend the Lexan to shape. The project has been
moved to the back-burner for now.

It's interesting to look at Vega #1 (Mahogany) ... she has such
portlights.

I think it's agreat idea ... you can stir the soup and keep watch at
the same time :)
Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'