Penboard Size 1983 O'Day 30)
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Am I the only one here who doesn't know what a penboard is?
As I'm close to Philadelphia my guess it's what they used to wrap the scaffolding around the statue of William Penn when they restored it way back when. 
Seriously, my guess its the boards to close the companion way. Just a guess.
Found this on the forum, asked about previously. Go to the search and enter this title
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising
Seriously, my guess its the boards to close the companion way. Just a guess.
Found this on the forum, asked about previously. Go to the search and enter this title
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising
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I've also heard them called washboards or simply companionway boards. Learn something new everyday.As I'm close to Philadelphia my guess it's what they used to wrap the scaffolding around the statue of William Penn when they restored it way back when.
Seriously, my guess its the boards to close the companion way. Just a guess.
Found this on the forum, asked about previously. Go to the search and enter this title
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising
Folks
I apologize that my use of the term penboard/pen board has caused so much confusion. I've been using that term for 42 years and have never met someone that indicated they were not familiar with it. The item I was referring to are the plastic or wood panels that close off the main hatchway to the cabin of the boat. I've found that they are also referred to as companionway panels. I would attach a picture of my pen boards but my boat is sitting in the icecold water 40 miles away. In the meantime, I have attached a picture of the pen boards on a boat I found on the internet.
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I looked it up. Penboards are similar to companionway boards in that they slide down vertical grooves, but technically they're used in fish holds (think the L.A. Dunton) to separate the different kinds of fish that are being iced down. Was surprised to think that an O'Day 30 would have them, but didn't want to upset any fishers.
That's easy, they are just big enough to slide in easily and seal the hatch. The joint between the boards is not at right angles to the board, it is either sloped or keyed so water can not get through the joint. Close enough?Now if we only knew the right size for them.
@GeorgeC It looks like so far no one has the information you are looking for. However, we do appreciate the opportunity to enrich our vocabulary and engage in a little light hearted humor as we struggle through the winter waiting for the sailing season to begin. 
@dlochner I PM'd George as we have the same model boat and offered to measure mine. (He was very helpful a few years back when I was working on my drop centerboard.) In the meantime he tried a few ideas, but for various reasons reverted back. We also discussed some of the common issues regarding leeks.