New companionway doors!

[longterm]

I updated my 1990 Catalina 30 Mark II last week in a way that has me absolutely thrilled with the results.

I found a company called Crusing Concepts; they make all sorts of products for sailboats, including companionway doors.

The doors I bought are teak; there are frosted plexiglas windows, which slide up and out, leaving behind screens. Last night my girlfriend and I spent the night on the boat, a nice breeze going through the boat from the front hatch to the screen doors.

If you're thinking about getting rid of the boards, you'd love these doors, and the construction was first-class. He included a drill bit and a square drill bit for installation, along with wood blocks for the hinges (the doors are on hinges that allow easy removal) and hasp. Highly recommended!

(totally unpaid endorsement, just a recommendation from a happy customer)

Bob

 

[fox islander]

...very nice. That's been on my wishlist for a couple of years. Going in and out of hatchboards is a pain.

 

[Stu Jackson]

Very nice.

For those of you who may not know, Mainsheet magazine is published four times a year, and not only covers local feet activities, but also technical issues for all Catalina boats.

It ALSO includes many advertisements, and Cruising Concepts has always been there.

While perhaps new to you, and maybe that's where you found them, all Catalina skippers should be aware of this important source of information.

Support your Catalina one-design and All Catalina national associations.

 

[longterm]

...very nice. That's been on my wishlist for a couple of years. Going in and out of hatchboards is a pain.

I forgot to mention that installation took just over an hour...