1989 Starcraft Islander 221 (4.3 Liter) doghouse rebuild.

[rolmops]

I have just about finished the complete overhaul of my Islander , but I have no idea about fixing the doghouse. Does anybody have some pointers to rebuild that doghouse? If possible with measurements and/or pictures.
As always, thank you very much for your opinions and advice.
Cornelis

 

[ScottinAZ]

if you have the old doghouse to use, even as a pattern you are ahead of the game. I just had to redo mine on my boat. Measurements arent going to help much as each boat is a bit different. I started with the sides, and cut them long enough to cover the engine, and have the most "shape" to them (mine had a main panel, and a dogleg section). the top, front and back are just plain panels. I used some 1/16 aluminum angle to screw to and give a bit of structure, and 1/2" plywood for the panel. A little ingenuity will have it looking decent pretty quick. I covered the sides of mine with foam backed vinyl, and the front and top with marine carpet. More aluminum angle covered the staples and gave a more finished look.

 

[rolmops]

Thank you! That gives me some ideas to start working with.

 

[ScottinAZ]

Thank you! That gives me some ideas to start working with.

I once you get started, it’s pretty easy. I was dreading the job myself. A good afternoon to build, and a morning to cover it. Mine took about a sheet of plywood. I didn’t glass it as if I had to make changes, I would have been doing it over. All in all it turned out good for what it is