Enclosing a Helm

[Alaskanglasply]

I am the recent owner of a 1973, 21" Glasply hard top. I am trying to figure out how to enclose the helm. I have canvas; however, canvas doesn't work well in the Alaskan climate. I have seen the original 1973 glasply specs and they had an option for the helm to be completly enclosed, any chance of any of these enclosures still available anywhere, or will I have to custom build one?

 

[seabob4]

Re: Enclosing a Helm

I am the recent owner of a 1973, 21" Glasply hard top. I am trying to figure out how to enclose the helm. I have canvas; however, canvas doesn't work well in the Alaskan climate. I have seen the original 1973 glasply specs and they had an option for the helm to be completly enclosed, any chance of any of these enclosures still available anywhere, or will I have to custom build one?

Yes...

You're talking about 37 year old boat...

 

[Alaskanglasply]

Re: Enclosing a Helm

Any suggestions on materials? Fiberglass, wood, Aluminum?

 

[Reel Kahuna]

Re: Enclosing a Helm

I have a 20' hardtop Beachcraft by Reinell similar to yours and I too would like to enclosed it. I plan to buy Polymer 3/16" thick from Tap's Plastic and fabricate side "curtains". For windows, I'll cut out and place clear plexiglass. At least that's my plan