We spent yesterday cleaning our quarterberth of un-used, not needed items...there was a lot!
In doing this we discovered the plywood covers over the under-cushion storage areas were not so nice.....we bought the boat new in 1986 and other than required access for necessary up-keep, etc. have seldom been opened....my wife had crawled back in the hole as I shall call it, to clean the compartments under the plywood covers and ouch....they were not so nice....and the plywood covers themselves were a mess....so together we agreed they needed to be replaced....the covers that is.....so I've now brought them home.....We discussed on the way home replacing the nasty plywood with maybe 1/4 inch thick plexiglass covers that would at least be easier to clean...but I'm now wondering if the plexiglass covers would provide enough support for the cushion should some one actually sleep back in the 'hole'........Is there a better material to make the moveable covers out of...? I think the plywood covers are nasty just because they have been attacked by moisture/dampness, a bit of oil spilled/transmission fluid, etc.....do any of you good folks have better solution / material to use as a removable cover for the openings? There are two compartments...one immediately behind the engine compartment and one provides access to the thru-hulls for water, etc.. ......I could just sand the hatches (approx. 2 ft. x 4 ft.) and varnish them to give them some protection.....Your thoughts and suggestions are appreciated. Patrick in Wichita
In doing this we discovered the plywood covers over the under-cushion storage areas were not so nice.....we bought the boat new in 1986 and other than required access for necessary up-keep, etc. have seldom been opened....my wife had crawled back in the hole as I shall call it, to clean the compartments under the plywood covers and ouch....they were not so nice....and the plywood covers themselves were a mess....so together we agreed they needed to be replaced....the covers that is.....so I've now brought them home.....We discussed on the way home replacing the nasty plywood with maybe 1/4 inch thick plexiglass covers that would at least be easier to clean...but I'm now wondering if the plexiglass covers would provide enough support for the cushion should some one actually sleep back in the 'hole'........Is there a better material to make the moveable covers out of...? I think the plywood covers are nasty just because they have been attacked by moisture/dampness, a bit of oil spilled/transmission fluid, etc.....do any of you good folks have better solution / material to use as a removable cover for the openings? There are two compartments...one immediately behind the engine compartment and one provides access to the thru-hulls for water, etc.. ......I could just sand the hatches (approx. 2 ft. x 4 ft.) and varnish them to give them some protection.....Your thoughts and suggestions are appreciated. Patrick in Wichita