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    Any better ideas for trim on radar arch?-gctid354092

    I am in the rebuilding process of the radar arch on this 1990, 2655. I need to replace the old vinyl "P molding" for lack of the proper name.

    I am look for any better replacement ideas any of you may have came up with. The existing version will shrink over time and is destined to fail.

    I have removed all the rotted wood, and replaced with resin soaked, pieces for structural support.

    I am also replaceing the "very dated looking" recessed lighting panel and dome light with LEDS.

    I am also debating on whether to replace the panel with 3/8 Starboard, or plywood covered with vinyl, or Starboard covered with vinyl.

    Thanks for the help.
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    There was a thread just a couple of weeks ago showing the use of just starboard to trim out and I have to say it looked very finished. By routing the edges of the material it finished up very nice.

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      #3
      I am also replaceing the "very dated looking" recessed lighting panel and dome light with LEDS.
      One of my best upgrades was adding a dimmer to the arch lights. Nice to have lots of light when needed but reality is most of the time a dimmed ambiance is sooo much nicer and consumes less as an added bonus. I use this which is designed for led. They cost around $15 but can handle 8amps which is a really large circuit when it comes to LED. They are rather unsightly but you can hide it under the dash and reach under to dim or if you like tinkering, take it apart and dash mount the knob. http://www.superbrightleds.com/pdfs/LDK-8A.pdf
      Cheers, Hans
      2007 Carver 41 CMY
      Twin Volvo D6-370
      Montreal, Canada
      Midnight Sun I Photos

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        #4
        I have an 88 Avanti and rebuilt my radar arch about 5 years ago. I replaced all of the wood inside the arch as it was all rotten, and I went with new plywood panels foam padding and vinyl cover. I wish I had gone with starboard, it would have updated the upper deck with a nice clean smooth surface.....

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          #5
          HI I refurbished my radar arch 2 years ago and it still looks greatI USED 15MM PLY you have to cut slots out of the inside face apply a glass paste and then screw it inplace to bend it to the profile once set its much easyer to work with then rout the edges to give a soft look to the leading and trailing edges cover with trim and away you go

          [img]/media/kunena/attachments/vb/657543=24952-WnW.jpg[/img]

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            #6
            Yes, I saw your pics on your album. Nice work.

            Did you forgo the trim? I cant really see that detail.

            Are you making the cuts due to the gentle bend or the hard bends in the corners? The original was seperate pieces of platic in the corners, then two flat sides and one flat top, piece.

            I have purchased some 3/8" Starboard to use instead of wood. Havent decided to cover the Starboard or not.

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              #7
              Heres some pics of the rotted wood removed and partial rebuilding with resin soaked ply, Thickened epoxy, and glass.








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                #8
                Nice job Jim! I'm afraid my arch will blow off some day in the wind. Almost all of the wood at the top is completely rotted away. I guess the only way to properly repair it is to remove it, like you did.

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                  #9
                  I did all of my wood replacement on my arch that holds the cover on, while still on the boat The wood pieces are cut on 3 different angles that change slightly as you work your way to teh top of the arch and towards the center on the top. I havent needed to do the wood on the mounting area yet....... maybe this spring if I have time......

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                    #10
                    I used pressure treated plywood covered with foam and navy blue vinyl. I didn't use any of that trim, but I did use self-stick closed cell foam weatherstripping between the panels and the arch. Cut out all the old wood in the arch and replaced with new, glassed in. Put two led lights in the overhead. All in all, a horrible, time consuming job, but it looks better than the original. You can see part of it in this photo:

                    [img]/media/kunena/attachments/vb/657899=24971-Boat4.jpg[/img]

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                      #11
                      After careful consideration, I think I am going to install Starboard only and finish the gap between the fiberglass the Starboard with either white caulk or maybe even a 1" wide decal. I think I can make it look good. It is also removable at a later time with removing a gozillion staples.

                      The only question will be, what will adhere to the Starboard.

                      Also, On the Arch sides, where they bolt through the hull sides of the boat, seems to me like there should a large, thick, rubber washer around the through bolts to absorb compression, prevent seepage through the bolt hole, and allow a tiny amount of air circulation to dry out out the tight areas that may hold water, between the boat and the arch.

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                        #12
                        By-the-way,

                        I love "Mainecoast" tag line, "1989 2650...an ongoing restoration...but I'm totally clueless...It just happened to be running the day this photo was taken."

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                          #13
                          Starboard is looking Good! A few more edges to route, then I need to figure out what kind of flashing (trim) I am going to use.




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