Cabin ceiling liner plug/cap source

Ward H

Ward H

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Nov 7, 2011
3,774
Catalina 30 Mk II Cedar Creek, Bayville NJ
I plan on finishing my rope clutch and deck organizer install this weekend.
I was going to through bolt to the cabin ceiling liner when it occurred to me that I should use the same method O'day did to mount the hand rails. I cut oversize holes in the liner and put the nuts and washers against the bottom of the deck, then plug the holes in the liners.

Anyone know of a source for the liner plugs/caps?
 
Indysailor

Indysailor

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Oct 10, 2009
1,036
Catalina 27 3657 Lake Monroe
I was never able to find any that were the same color, so I just used white caps from a hardware store. Rudy doesn't have anything.
 
Ward H

Ward H

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Nov 7, 2011
3,774
Catalina 30 Mk II Cedar Creek, Bayville NJ
Yep, my local hardware store had clear caps but no white. Could paint them but arf145's link looked to be what I needed. I ordered a bag of 100, smallest quantity. If they look and work good, I'll be glad to share.
 
higgs

higgs

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Aug 24, 2005
3,704
Nassau 34 Olcott, NY
I used plugs from Home Depot used to plug up holes for sprayed insulation. I took the core of the hole saw I used to open up the cabin top to the paint department for a computer match. Just got a latex paint and it worked worked great. Professional results at minimal cost.
 
Ward H

Ward H

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Nov 7, 2011
3,774
Catalina 30 Mk II Cedar Creek, Bayville NJ
I got the caps from McMaster-Carr that were listed as white. Actually a translucent white. I used them today and they worked well. Will follow Higgs advice and have some paint made up that matches the core sample.

If anyone needs a few, let me know. I now have 96.
 
Chris Patterson

Chris Patterson

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Oct 17, 2011
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Ericson 29 Southport..
Ward, what size hole did you end up needing to plug? I had to do the Home Depot thing last week for a couple of 3/4" plugs, and need a few more plus a 1 inch. (I'm redoing handrails, they plug the liner from the underside).
 
Ward H

Ward H

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Nov 7, 2011
3,774
Catalina 30 Mk II Cedar Creek, Bayville NJ
Chris, I used 1" plugs so I could fit 1" fender washers under the lock nuts. If you want some 1" plugs, I can send you some. PM me your address.

I'll be needing some 3/4" plugs now. I took a few off under the hand rails for a look see and they broke apart.
 
Nom De Guerre

Nom De Guerre

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May 6, 2012
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Hunter 28.5 Jordan, ON
Ward H said:
Chris, I used 1" plugs so I could fit 1" fender washers under the lock nuts. If you want some 1" plugs, I can send you some. PM me your address.

I'll be needing some 3/4" plugs now. I took a few off under the hand rails for a look see and they broke apart.
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Can you enlarge the 3/4" holes to 1" and use up a few more of the 96 extra plugs you already have available?
 
Chris Patterson

Chris Patterson

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Oct 17, 2011
2,809
Ericson 29 Southport..
Ward, That is most kind of you to offer, Sir. Truth is, I can get them individually down here for I think 53 cents apiece. Not needing but a few, your trouble would be worth more than that. But thanks seriously, man. Angry bride is starting to make noises about my unfinished handrail project.
(I accuse her of being OCD; while I put ten coats of varnish on)..:)
 
Ward H

Ward H

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Nov 7, 2011
3,774
Catalina 30 Mk II Cedar Creek, Bayville NJ
Nom, thought about that. When drilling the new holes I had the centering hole for the hole saw. To drill the existing 3/4 to 1 I would have to do it "freehand". Afraid I might slip and do some damage. Now I know MC does not have a good color I will revisit the hardware store.
Color of the plug won't matter if I get some matched up paint.

Chris, always better to not anger the bride. What product are you using on the hand rails?
 
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