No good deed goes unpunished...

[jibes138]

Maybe Rudy knows where the molds went? All you need to make a mold is a wooden box, some release agent, some resin, it will be fun. Soon you'll be building whole boats. Another option is make a wooden slider. Carve it to the shape and you'd have a very distinctive companionway.

 

[eherlihy]

Some have suggested that I simply buy another companionway hatch from a boat that is being dismantled. So where does one find a boat bone-yard with a companionway hatch from an O'day 34/35? Where does one begin to find a boat bone-yard at all?

I will give Rudy a call later today.

 

[jibes138]

Check out these guys, not too far from you in Quincy Ma. I don't see your hatch but these guys have a network with other used companies and boatyards and may be able to find one. http://store.massmarineparts.com/

 

[eherlihy]

I went to the place in Quincy to check massmarineparts.com out. It is a sketchy marine storage yard, and they don't have one.

I also called D&R. Debbi answered and put me on with Rudy. Rudy says that he thinks that he has the mold, and he checked in the barn while I was on the phone with him. Unfortunately, he is not sure (it seems that this mold may have been used for other applications), so I will have to remove my damaged hatch and bring it to him so that he can verify. The price for a new hatch would be less than $800.

 

[jibes138]

sounds cheap for a one-off. good luck. I like that isi teek it looks great on Sefuller's boat. not sure how hot it will get in the summer sun though. Even the darker colored non skid on the O'Day deck gets really hot.

 

[Chief RA]

I suggest doing a cutout and installing a "sky light". Use a piece of Lexan and cover the cut out section. Will look great and provide interior light. I have made one of these and installed it, so, if you want to go this way I can provide info. Chief