Our beautiful wooden wheelhouse looked great, but there was one huge problem—the helm and navigation station weren’t centered to the front window!
That meant poor visibility and a frustrating driving experience. In this video, we take a saw to our classic wheelhouse, tearing it apart to rebuild a more functional and ergonomic helm station.
If you're into boat repair, yacht restoration, and marine refits, this is a must-watch. We cover everything from removing a wooden wheelhouse, realigning the helm, and planning a better navigation layout. Whether you're working on a trawler, sailboat, or powerboat, this video is packed with tips for improving your boat’s ergonomics, visibility, and usability.
We’re deep into the refit of our 78’ aluminum trawler, taking on major projects like rewiring, rebuilding systems, and upgrading mechanical components. If you're a DIY boat owner or just love watching a boat refit in action, subscribe and follow along as we tackle every challenge thrown our way!
BTW - people have been asking us what our favourite tools are and we are HUGE FANS of Milwaukee Tools! Sometimes it's a pain in the arse to have corded tools so it's easier to grab our Milwaukee cordless tools.
Let us know in the comments—would you have torn it apart too?
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