I have started the restoration of the companion way hatch. The hatch is not in a great condition, in fact worse than expected.
First I put two coats of epoxy on the topside to help keep the form of the hatch.
Then I turned it over and cut out the raised area which holds the Balsa boards
The piece that I removed had balsa attached to it also. Apart from one small corner, everything was water logged.
I cleaned it all out carefully
Once it was all cleared out,
I ground down the edges, washed with Acetone, ready to put a coat of epoxy on the inside
More to come.......
First I put two coats of epoxy on the topside to help keep the form of the hatch.
Then I turned it over and cut out the raised area which holds the Balsa boards
The piece that I removed had balsa attached to it also. Apart from one small corner, everything was water logged.
I cleaned it all out carefully
Once it was all cleared out,
I ground down the edges, washed with Acetone, ready to put a coat of epoxy on the inside
More to come.......