Have a 2008 38 and have always been bugged as to why Hunter put one piece of exterior wood on the companionway hatch slider. I figured it was Hunters way of tormenting owners. LOL
After many years where I’ve removed, sanded, varnished, and reinstalled I finally had it. So I ordered a piece of black Starboard to replace the piece of wood. Very pleased with how it looks, and now my varnishing days are done. For you traditionalist, yes wood is prettier and gives the boat character, BUT with everything else on the boat being stainless or low maintenance, I was really done when the varnish peeled off again this
After many years where I’ve removed, sanded, varnished, and reinstalled I finally had it. So I ordered a piece of black Starboard to replace the piece of wood. Very pleased with how it looks, and now my varnishing days are done. For you traditionalist, yes wood is prettier and gives the boat character, BUT with everything else on the boat being stainless or low maintenance, I was really done when the varnish peeled off again this
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