Subject: Protecting the R-27/OB's 'open' port side window
Wooden slat to avoid losing items out of Port side window.
On the R-27/OB and possibly on the R-23 the flat surface at the windshield adjacent to the port side Nav's window there's a strong chance for things to fly out the window which is inevitable without there being something installed to avoid this happening.
On the R-27/OB prototype model Ranger Tugs did install a vertical teak strip parallel to the window to presumably stop things flying out the open window. However, for some reason they never installed this as a stock item on all the production R-27/OB models.
For $0 dollars I installed a wooden vertical grain fur slat to protect things from flying out the window.
The initial design is shown in my Photo Album. I will add additional photos when I've completed this project.
http://www.tugnuts.com/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=51034
This is a scrap piece of vertical grain fur that fits very snugly and secured between the windshield aft most 4" wide pillar. With it placed accurately it will be cut to length, edges rounded and top corners rounded to give a nice appearance and with no sharp edges.
As it fits snugly there's no real reason to bolt it into place but may glue a wooden strip to keep it aligned with the console surface. It does not interfere with access to the window's open/close latch.
When this wooden barrier is nicely finished and sanded I will apply a teak stain and cover it with a satin varnish.
Wooden slat to avoid losing items out of Port side window.
On the R-27/OB and possibly on the R-23 the flat surface at the windshield adjacent to the port side Nav's window there's a strong chance for things to fly out the window which is inevitable without there being something installed to avoid this happening.
On the R-27/OB prototype model Ranger Tugs did install a vertical teak strip parallel to the window to presumably stop things flying out the open window. However, for some reason they never installed this as a stock item on all the production R-27/OB models.
For $0 dollars I installed a wooden vertical grain fur slat to protect things from flying out the window.
The initial design is shown in my Photo Album. I will add additional photos when I've completed this project.
http://www.tugnuts.com/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=51034
This is a scrap piece of vertical grain fur that fits very snugly and secured between the windshield aft most 4" wide pillar. With it placed accurately it will be cut to length, edges rounded and top corners rounded to give a nice appearance and with no sharp edges.
As it fits snugly there's no real reason to bolt it into place but may glue a wooden strip to keep it aligned with the console surface. It does not interfere with access to the window's open/close latch.
When this wooden barrier is nicely finished and sanded I will apply a teak stain and cover it with a satin varnish.