The lexan companion way hatch cover and rails were completely removed. the hatch buffed out with finishing compound and polished and a new stainless handle installed. I had planned to have the hatch tinted but was told that tinting film will eventual fail on plexiglass or lexan and advised not to do it. the hatch itself was in surprisingley good condition with very little crazing or hazing. All the track screw holes were drilled out, filled with epoxy and pilot holed for the install.
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- Dec 4, 2014
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The new and hopefully improved bulk head. I instaled 3x3 oak studs on either side of the doorway and directly under the header which supports the mast. I replaced the original 3/4" bulk head with 1/2 5 ply. The port side stud is spanned over the cabin sole which has a void beneath. Though the sole is solid, i still need to get under that stud and build some support up from the hull.
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- Dec 2, 2014
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All the winches are serviced and remounted. The companion way hatch refinished with Pettit Flagship varnish. Not to impressed with how it flowed on but we'll see how it holds up. All of the stantions were re-mounted and new life lines added. All the remaining deck hardware including the bow pulpit and companion way hatch where also reset. The clear lexan hatch was rubbed out and waxed. The non-skid decking was power brushed with heavy duty rubbing compound while all the cockpit and cabin flat areas were wet sanded and hand rubbed out. Finished with a coat of Collinite #925 wax
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- Dec 2, 2014
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8.0a Some recent pics of my restoration project 12/2/14
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