8x16 wheel house build

[Cfilbert]

Well the rest of the ceiling has been installed.  8 led lights and 4 speakers have been installed

[Cfilbert]

Furnace has been installed.  This is a 30000 BTU suburban forced air furnace, quiet series.

[Cfilbert]

And a picture from the outside of the furnace opening

[Cfilbert]

Started the cabinets, this first piece is the chase where the wiring will be.  To the left of the corner will be a cabinet door that will be accessible to do any repairs.   Installed is a Jensen home theater system.  Below is a 4 switch with cigarette lighter, the other round port is a dual port USB with voltage meter.  By the way cranked up this thing is loud.

[iceman260]

Project is coming along nice.

[cwavs1982]

Very nice progress!  Love to see a project come together and how you got there.

[Cfilbert]

Just a couple of updates.  I got the power distribution panel installed.

[nocod]

Looks really nice ,well thought out,wish it was mine 

[patchman5401]

Not looking to cause any arguments here but just from my own experience of towing my wheel house the front of my wheel house does get caked with road grime (slush / mud / dust). With the location of your furnace my concern would be the air intake and especially the exhaust port getting plugged. If your intention is to leave your unit on the lake then snow dust may also become an issue. Just my two cents worth! Nice build by the way!!!

[Light liner]

Nice build. We don't have the winters anymore to use big shacks like that.
I'm jealous.
OSB holds up on the floor?

[Cfilbert]

Well this past weekend I got a little time to work on the fish house.  I started by Jchanneling around the HDPE wheel wells.  I also installed a Tin Starter rail at the bottom.

[Cfilbert]

After insulating and tyveking the shell, I started by putting in the windows.  I utilized Butyl adhesive to seal the windows. The windows had a built in J channel however the black channel I made fit in and gives a nice accent to the window itself.

[Cfilbert]

The door is a 32 inch that I switched the brickmould around to make it outswing.  I then covered the brickmould with a black cap.

[Cfilbert]

Door side finished with tin.  and the porch light is installed.

[Cfilbert]

Back tin installed, I also started in the middle so the tail lights would be evenly spaced from the outside edge.

[Cfilbert]

Other side of house is tinned.  the corner medal is bent and will be installed when my VHB tape gets here.  I tried utilizing Screws and silicone it just bubble the tine.

[Cfilbert]

What I have left to finish the outside is the half of the front of the Vee.  I ran out of my Starter tin for the bottom (by approxi 4')  and insulating, sheeting and putting the rubber on the roof.

[OldSailor]

That is really looking good!! How about some inside shots when you get time??

[Cfilbert]

That is really looking good!! How about some inside shots when you get time??

Right now the inside is waiting until the outside is dried in.  I am planning a countertop in the front, a couple of cabinets over the wheel wells and a full lenth bench across the back.

[Cfilbert]

Not looking to cause any arguments here but just from my own experience of towing my wheel house the front of my wheel house does get caked with road grime (slush / mud / dust). With the location of your furnace my concern would be the air intake and especially the exhaust port getting plugged. If your intention is to leave your unit on the lake then snow dust may also become an issue. Just my two cents worth! Nice build by the way!!!

I also thought of this,  I am boxing out the furnace panel with J Channel.  I plan on getting a canvas cover to put over it for when not in use, to keep out critters and snow.

[quickco]

yeah pa dont like that, but that is an amazing build man. here i am proud of the fact i made a drill adapter and this guy goes and makes a house LOL. NICE ONE!

[patchman5401]

Good call on the furnace cover.....Patchman likes

[Cfilbert]

Last night I finished up the nose of the fish house. 

[BackCountry Kyle]

yeah that cover will keep slush out when haulin down the road too! nice work!!

[old truck guy]

Great looking build, great size, good pictures but I do have to agree with patchman5401 about the location of the furnace unless you plan on having a cover over it for traveling. Also if you shovel snow around your shack, it could be tough.

[icefisher-45]

Looks like it's coming together nicely. Can't wait to see it when it's finished.

[hawg]

I like to leave my furnace running when moving between lakes. That location would be a problem.

[Cfilbert]

Just working an hour every night on it things have started to slow down.  Last night I got the ceiling insulated and the 3/8" plywood installed.

[Cfilbert]

I started to fit the drip edge for the rubber roofing however all of the metal for the sides and front I bent to the wrong angle.  the back piece was the only one that would work.  The right side trim I have to wait until I get it to the heated shop so the VHB tape adheres properly.  I was really hoping that tonight I would be able to tackle the rubber roof.  Oh well I guess there is time yet.

[Cfilbert]

Got the Dual Propane tanks installed,  Don't worry about the Pine board the regulator is attached too.  I have a green treated board I will wrap in the black aluminum sheet metal.