Chart plotter pedestal

When choosing the radar, the existing instrumentation and the possibilities for it to be integrated were considered, so we ended up with a Raymarine C-series plotter. Due to restricted space, the smallest (C70) was chosen. The plotter gets its GPS data from the GPS plotter below deck, but an additional connection for a handheld GPS is in place for safety reasons. A separate GPS unit for the C70 is under consideration.

 

A piece of hard plastic is used as cover both for the extra console and the existing one, Dremel, compass saw, coarse file and sandpaper formed the covers and the recesses for the instruments.

 Divinycell were glued together and formed by saw, coarse file and sandpaper. Then it was covered by a couple of layers of glass fibre and gelcoat. Air pockets were removed by means of a plastic bag and a vacuumcleaner.

After the curing of the GRP the console  was sanded to remove the biggest unevenness before several layers of topcoat were put on with sanding in between. In the end, fine emery paper were used before the last finish with Autosol Metal polish and normal polish.

 

The finished pedestal.

As a seal between the cover and the consoles, foam rubber saturated with Vaseline is used.