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Old 11-06-2011, 21:32   #1
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Adding Cabin to Deck

Hi guys ,
Would anyone have any knowledge of a site with illustrated pics
Of step by step instructions of adding/constructing low profile cabin
Onto flat deck yacht , am also replacing entire deck/floor,
With present flat deck placing cabin how do I support ?
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Old 11-06-2011, 22:15   #2
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Re: Adding cabin to deck

I suggest you hire a Naval architect to design it for you. That way you will get it right and the NA will do the stability calcs to determine if adding this weight will adversely affect stability. Plus that the NA will do the structural integrity calculations. What you are requesting is very specific to the particular boat, so you probably won't find any general plans or instructions for doing this.
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Old 12-06-2011, 03:26   #3
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Re: Adding cabin to deck

I like Ike...but I'm a big fan of sorting these things out with out having to hire a Navel Architect...unless you have very deep pockets....and little construction or engineering scene.

There is a concern, as pointed out by Ike, that you could change the characteristics of the boat so much that it will no longer be stable..

I suggest visiting a boat yard and having a look at some cabin construction methods/details.
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Re: Adding cabin to deck

And then bring it all round to my place, I wont charge you too much !!!
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Re: Adding cabin to deck

Boat Joinery & Cabinetmaking Simplified by Fred P. Bingham is a great book that gives you exactly what you want. It even shows photos of how he bumped up his cabin top.
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