Easy solution for Catalina 310 companionway crib boards

[max_sailing]

Hey 310 friends,

My 310 came with Zarcor companionway doors, and no crib boards. The doors are great. But, I've entered the Pacific Northwest Offshore race (from the Colombia River to Victoria) and one of the safety requirements is traditional crib boards that are lashed to the boat.

I've posted a wanted ad over in the classifieds, but if that doesn't come through I need to make some. I'm trying to think of the simplest, cheapest option. I should be able to measure the boards from another local 310 owner. Since these don't need to be fancy, maybe I could just cut them out of marine plywood instead of teak? Maybe even Starboard? Could I forgo the interlocking lips that I definitely don't have the right tools to cut? Any other ideas?

Thanks!

Max

 

[jssailem]

Could I forgo the interlocking lips

First, starboard cuts like wood. For boards of any size and thickness you may defeat the goal of “don’t need to be fancy”; which sounds like cheap is good.

To arrive at a water shedding lip, cut the horizontal boards on an angle so that the outer side is a little longer than the inside of the board. A table saw, or even a skill saw can be set at an angle to let water run die the outside and not into the cabin.

There is a starboard like material I discovered at the boat show. It is called “seaboard.” I have no source. The guy displaying it has a shop in Ballard WA.

 

[max_sailing]

Thanks for the reply! Indeed I was probably overthinking that edge joint. I do have a table saw and could just set it at an angle. I like the idea of a starboard like material if the price is right as it would avoid the need for any finishing and would have nicer edges than plywood. Given these are only to be used for a few days, this could be a cheap and cheerful route.

I’ll see what I can find on seaboard.