companion way

I have a 1980 Pearson 323. Currently in the process of painting the deck. Thus, everything is being taken apart and put back together. On both sides of the companionway, there are one inch wide by about a millimeter thick slats that it slides on. See attached pictures. Any idea what...

There's a pretty substantial gap at the top of the companion way hatch. It isn't really possible to extend the weatherboard teak because there's just a tiny bit of space for sliding already, and you can't extend the companionway slides (eyebrows) because the pop-top would hit it when closing...

Any suggestions for covering the entry steps on a "large" power boat (46')? She is a well kept Chris Craft. I am involved in a boat that has just had new teak flooring put in and the entry way steps have thin durable carpeting on them. We are considering new carpeting or my preference which is...

Hi, I'm looking for lubrication recommendations for the companionway hatch cover on my MacGregor 26X. I'm thinking an petroleum based lube would just pick up abrading particles and grind them in. What do you guys recommend? Thanks, Bob

The fiberglass companion way hatch on my catalina 30 is heavy and really hard to open and close, especially from the inside. Does anyone have any tips for this? Lube? Teflon strips? Aftermarket hatch? I also have a two-part hinged door that a previous owner fabricated. The heavy hatch gets hung...