2024 Archive : Mikelson 50 flybridge Mia Via

Project Details

Fabric 1

Stamoid top
Producer/Manufacturer: Serge Ferrari North America Inc.
Primary Use: Main Fabric

Fabric 2

YKK Zippers
Producer/Manufacturer: OTHER
Primary Use: OTHER

Fabric 3

Solar fix thread
Producer/Manufacturer: OTHER
Primary Use: OTHER

Fabric 4

EZ2CY Acrylic
Producer/Manufacturer: EZ2CY
Primary Use: Window

Fabric 5

PVC vinyl
Producer/Manufacturer: O'Sullivan Films
Primary Use: Window

Please describe the project specifications

The customer wanted an EZ2CY enclosure with custom outrigger windows and roll up panels in the back. He also insisted on having wipers on the front window. So front window was customized with a larger reinforced top border to have space for the wiper connections to go through the fabric and not the actual window panel. Then the acrylic material used for the front panel was a .125 thick impact modified acrylic so it would not flex while under way and minimize distortion with wiper use. We fabricated some fabric vents in the top border for airflow and we cut airports in the new Venturi for air flow as well. The front corners and side panels are EZ2CY panels with the side panels set up to open and attach to the ceiling. The outrigger windows and aft roll up windows are .040 Regalite clear pvc by Continental.

What is unique or complex about the project?

The front panel with the wiper set up is not a common request so I had to find a different acrylic material to blend with our EZ2CY window systems and create a border design that would receive the wiper motors without compromising the window itself. We also installed all the Venturi panels and added vent cutouts for airflow since the large front window was non operable because of the wipers. This boat has a larger window plan and we executed flat panels with minimal distortion even with the pvc vinyl (soft glass ) material. The enclosure was designed for long range fishing and family trips to Mexico and Alaska.

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