Good morning, Bob~


I'll be following this project closely!


I have long been a devotee of "fixed" spray shields up around the head of the gunner on layout boats. The advantages of hiding "swivel heads" and keeping the wind out pay off irrespective of weather and sea conditions. I plan to put one on my next Sneakbox restoration.



Here is a canvas one ny Benjamin Hallock Great South Bay Scooter- paired with a canvas 'lap cover" for more hide and warmth whilst gunning.







And here is a rigid 'glass one a Dodge & Krowl GSB Scooter.






Here is the hide. The coaming is low - maybe 1-3/4 inches above the deck - so the view to the rig is unimpeded.







The lap cover rolls onto the after deck when not needed.






I have never gunned from a Great Lakes-style boat - with the adjustable spray curtain/skirt. Maybe a combination of a rigid cowling up forward and a canvas skirt would meet your needs.


I use a separate canvas cockpit when not in use.






All the best!


SJS





Steven Jay Sanford
Pencil Brook Farm
South Cambridge, NY
http://www.stevenjaysanford.com