Captains, I am Hunter 23 owner. I have some rotting going on in my companionway boards and would like to get them replaced. Does anyone have a line on where I might be able to pick up replacement boards? I've scoured the web and can't seem to find anything. Thanks much for your help. Sincerely, Chip Langan S/V Nautical Rose
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Mark Price
Made Mine
Went to the local Hardwood store and got a piece of marine ply (1/4 sheet) traced the old onto the new and cut out with a jigsaw,jionted and routed the edges(round-over bit) then sliced the board in-half with a tablesaw blade set at 45 degree and stained and finished them. Whole project took about 1 hr not counting the time for the finish to dry. To make them rot proof you could try starboard (3/8) No finish, No maintance. Just a thought. Mark Price H23 S/V Wendy Lee
Went to the local Hardwood store and got a piece of marine ply (1/4 sheet) traced the old onto the new and cut out with a jigsaw,jionted and routed the edges(round-over bit) then sliced the board in-half with a tablesaw blade set at 45 degree and stained and finished them. Whole project took about 1 hr not counting the time for the finish to dry. To make them rot proof you could try starboard (3/8) No finish, No maintance. Just a thought. Mark Price H23 S/V Wendy Lee
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Sean Rogers
teak plywood
Check with some local specialty Lumber yards, or plywood suppliers in your area. They may be able to supply you with a 1/2 or 1/4 sheet of teak plywood which is what originally came with your boat. Its teak veneer on both sides, with marine plywood inner core. Its a little on the pricey side, but holds up well if maintained. I also made a set of starboard which I use in the winter. You use regular wood-working tools to make them. I save the wood hatchboards for the summer months when Im using my boat.
Check with some local specialty Lumber yards, or plywood suppliers in your area. They may be able to supply you with a 1/2 or 1/4 sheet of teak plywood which is what originally came with your boat. Its teak veneer on both sides, with marine plywood inner core. Its a little on the pricey side, but holds up well if maintained. I also made a set of starboard which I use in the winter. You use regular wood-working tools to make them. I save the wood hatchboards for the summer months when Im using my boat.
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Scott Blahnik
Cover would be nice
if you can figure out how to get new boards. Personally, I wouldn't be able to make them.Since I got my cover I notice no more wear and tear.
if you can figure out how to get new boards. Personally, I wouldn't be able to make them.Since I got my cover I notice no more wear and tear.
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Mike DiMario
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Scott, If you don't want to do it yourself, cut a temporary board out of 1/4" plywood by tracing the hatchboards. Take the hatchboards to a good lumber yard that has a shop. It will be a lot cheaper than buying them from any nautical based shop. If your boat is in a secure place, you can even make a temp hatchboard from cardboard. good luck, Mike D
Scott, If you don't want to do it yourself, cut a temporary board out of 1/4" plywood by tracing the hatchboards. Take the hatchboards to a good lumber yard that has a shop. It will be a lot cheaper than buying them from any nautical based shop. If your boat is in a secure place, you can even make a temp hatchboard from cardboard. good luck, Mike D
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Ron Mills
Replaced with Starboard
I replaced mine with 1/2" white starboard. No more finishing of teak. My motto is like the manufacturer's "Teak looks great inside but should be limited outside".
I replaced mine with 1/2" white starboard. No more finishing of teak. My motto is like the manufacturer's "Teak looks great inside but should be limited outside".
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Frank Ladd
Made mine from Lexan
It was more dificult than I thought it would be. If I had it to do over I'd just buy new ones from Hunter. I do really like the see through ones and I like the no maintenance.
It was more dificult than I thought it would be. If I had it to do over I'd just buy new ones from Hunter. I do really like the see through ones and I like the no maintenance.
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In addition the the ones I got from Hunter I did make a set that has a large screen in it to give some ventilation, I just made a one piece plywood frame and then cut out the center for the screen , along with a screen I use on the hatch it gives me a nice thru breeze and keeps bugs out, the hatch screen is real simple, u cut screen material to fit the outer lip of the hatch and then got enough clear plastic hose to fit down inside the recess area , it fits tight and keeps bugs out and I do not have anything sticking up on deck as some of the set ups, every one have a nice winter Mike
In addition the the ones I got from Hunter I did make a set that has a large screen in it to give some ventilation, I just made a one piece plywood frame and then cut out the center for the screen , along with a screen I use on the hatch it gives me a nice thru breeze and keeps bugs out, the hatch screen is real simple, u cut screen material to fit the outer lip of the hatch and then got enough clear plastic hose to fit down inside the recess area , it fits tight and keeps bugs out and I do not have anything sticking up on deck as some of the set ups, every one have a nice winter Mike
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Ron Mills
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Chris, look at the link for an explanation of starboard. It is cut just like wood and much more durable. I will never go back to teak on the outside. I can't stand the maintenence. If you decide to use starboard look at the plastics distributors on their website and call them in the St. Louis area. Don't buy from West, it is about twice as much.
Chris, look at the link for an explanation of starboard. It is cut just like wood and much more durable. I will never go back to teak on the outside. I can't stand the maintenence. If you decide to use starboard look at the plastics distributors on their website and call them in the St. Louis area. Don't buy from West, it is about twice as much.
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Michael Bell
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