Stitch and glue Lightweight platform update

[Oyster9]

I'm planning a soft side pop top for my SWB chevy and stich and glue would be perfect I think?
has anyone tried it?

I have built a few boats that way but not a pop top.
I feel it would be a great way to go.
Alternatives would be:
Aluminum which is harder for the average bear to fabricate, fair, attach to and paint
Solid fiberglass which would need a form to be built and that is more work by far than laying it up and finishing
Cedar strip which would be more labor intensive but might be pretty nice.
Just some thoughts
Hope I helped

 

[Vegasrandall]

I thought about the wood kayak type of fab it would look awesome with a clear finish

 

[Oyster9]

Drawer loosely stitched

 

[Oyster9]

Stitched up tight ready for glue

 

[Vegasrandall]

drawer? looks like you could hook a outboard on there and pull a waterskier.

 

[Oyster9]

Bottom glued to sides

 

[Oyster9]

I thought about the wood kayak type of fab it would look awesome with a clear finish

I agree, also it would make great conversation and would be one of a kind.

 

[Oyster9]

drawer? looks like you could hook a outboard on there and pull a waterskier.

Looks can be deceiving.
It is made from 1/4" ply, 29" wide x 77" long x 8 1/2" tall
I have a little concern I may have to glass it in and out, we will see.

 

[off-roader]

Interesting idea. I like that its build using light weigh 1/4" ply. Where does it get its strength especially if its used as a sleeping platform which i assume it will be?

TIA.

 

[Oyster9]

Interesting idea. I like that its build using light weigh 1/4" ply. Where does it get its strength especially if its used as a sleeping platform which i assume it will be?

TIA.

Yes it is for sleeping.
This pic should help, 1"x2" oak joists

 

[gnarlycharlie]

 

[Oyster9]

Hatch covers glued up

 

[Oyster9]

Drawer stiffeners and dividers glued and filleted

 

[Oyster9]

Drawer epoxy coated,
Ready for UHMW slides.

 

[life_w_vagabonds]

I was just telling my wife. "A man can never have too many clamps"

Looking good btw