If anyone can help me. I am refurbishing my 1982 Oday 23 and I need to replace the 2 rotted wood sections that protect and lock the cabin when docked or stored. I dont know what the technical term for the part is so its hard to find on the internet. Does anyone have any suggestions where I can either buy premade fiberglass hatch covers from a sailing store, or what kind of wood I should use (1/2 treated lumber, hardwood birch treated with something) to cut my own. Thanks for your help.
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Companionway hatch boards
Jim, I've heard them called "pen boards" and "drop boards." I call them companionway hatch boards. You can buy them made up out of 1/2" Teak plywood or Lexan. Rudy Nickerson has them at D&R Marine. I bought some Teak plywood boards off Rudy last year. The end grain needs to be sealed with a marine varnish, though. Joe
Jim, I've heard them called "pen boards" and "drop boards." I call them companionway hatch boards. You can buy them made up out of 1/2" Teak plywood or Lexan. Rudy Nickerson has them at D&R Marine. I bought some Teak plywood boards off Rudy last year. The end grain needs to be sealed with a marine varnish, though. Joe
hatch board or hatch board retaining boards?
Are you talking about hatch boards or the 5/8 x 2 1/2 retaining boards. In either case they can be made out of HDPE or Starboard see archives for related discussions on 23, 25, 26, et al. See link. Ed K 26
Are you talking about hatch boards or the 5/8 x 2 1/2 retaining boards. In either case they can be made out of HDPE or Starboard see archives for related discussions on 23, 25, 26, et al. See link. Ed K 26
I made new ones for my Oday 23
I used marine-grade plywood to make new ones for my Oday 23. Unless you are very good about maintaining the finish (I wasn't), plywood boards will become very ugly fairly quickly. Once water gets under the finish, the top ply will eventually delaminate from the next, leaving an unsightly but servicable board. Of course water will do that to solid wood boards as well, but its much easier to sand down and refinish solid wood. If you do use wood to make new boards, I would use solid wood. You can use any kind so long as it is properly finished with a coating that will last in the marine environment. I use two plywood boards, but I think it would be much cheaper to use a three part board set up if they were to be constructed of solid wood. Given how much stock wider than 12" tends to run, I personally don't think its worth the money to use anything but pine.
I used marine-grade plywood to make new ones for my Oday 23. Unless you are very good about maintaining the finish (I wasn't), plywood boards will become very ugly fairly quickly. Once water gets under the finish, the top ply will eventually delaminate from the next, leaving an unsightly but servicable board. Of course water will do that to solid wood boards as well, but its much easier to sand down and refinish solid wood. If you do use wood to make new boards, I would use solid wood. You can use any kind so long as it is properly finished with a coating that will last in the marine environment. I use two plywood boards, but I think it would be much cheaper to use a three part board set up if they were to be constructed of solid wood. Given how much stock wider than 12" tends to run, I personally don't think its worth the money to use anything but pine.
Hatch Covers
I perfer solid teak, usally start with 1/2"X 6" teak board and put them together using doles and glue to obtain the size. I have used starboard but they tend to be too heavy. I usually cut them apart on a table saw with a 45 degree angle. Alway used old ones for a template to be safe.
I perfer solid teak, usally start with 1/2"X 6" teak board and put them together using doles and glue to obtain the size. I have used starboard but they tend to be too heavy. I usually cut them apart on a table saw with a 45 degree angle. Alway used old ones for a template to be safe.
Rudy
Rudy was the answer to all of my problems. I replaced the hatch boards, runner and hand rails. I was very pleased with the products from D & R. His company has been a joy to deal with.
Rudy was the answer to all of my problems. I replaced the hatch boards, runner and hand rails. I was very pleased with the products from D & R. His company has been a joy to deal with.
Hatch boards ordered
Thanks for everyone who responded. I ordered the "Companionway hatch boards" from D & R and look forward to getting them. Jim B
Thanks for everyone who responded. I ordered the "Companionway hatch boards" from D & R and look forward to getting them. Jim B
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