O'Day 28, 1983....teak steps in the companionway going inside the boat have cracked in 1/2. Two are remaining good and 2 are broken. Any suggestions as to where to replace these? I'd like to reamin with teak since that is the wood throughout the boat.
replace teak companionway steps
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You can try DR Marine, http://www.drmarine.com/products.asp?cat=209
I just took a look around his website but didn't see anything about teak steps but a phone call would verify that. You may have to brush off your woodworking cap and make some steps, if they're like mine, it wouldn't take much to get a really close match.
I just took a look around his website but didn't see anything about teak steps but a phone call would verify that. You may have to brush off your woodworking cap and make some steps, if they're like mine, it wouldn't take much to get a really close match.
Rudy may have these steps in his shop. He has a loft that is full of O'Day stuff.
http://www.drmarine.com/ If not, maybe you can buy the Teak and have it made up. I used to buy used Teak real cheap in marine consignment stores in the Newport RI area and use it for my boat projects at the house. A good cabinet maker can make you up a ladder or just replace the steps that are cracked.
http://www.drmarine.com/ If not, maybe you can buy the Teak and have it made up. I used to buy used Teak real cheap in marine consignment stores in the Newport RI area and use it for my boat projects at the house. A good cabinet maker can make you up a ladder or just replace the steps that are cracked.
I need to do the same on my 27. Mine are veneered plywood and splintering up on edges. Look bad. Also the supports are sagging. Whole thing needs r&r. Once ac is put back on I'll be soliciting a woodworking friend to help me. No idea about improving the design however. Better engine access via removable panels would be nice. Also gives opportunity to better organize the electric wiring octopus that inhabits my engine compartment-- reroute and organize wiring runs along stair supports would help.
You have any ideas to share?
You have any ideas to share?
My woodworking skills aren't the best, but I've always been able to come up with acceptable solutions to solving problems on my boat just by thinking of what I'd like to accomplish and then mocking something up in cheap wood first just to see if it's going to work and look presentable.
There have been some mods that I did on my boat that I wish I could have done better and some that came out better than I expected.
You're bound to get a mixed bag when you start doing your own work but you get the satisfaction of having done it yourself.
Years ago when I was working, I used to buy power tools and saws as I needed them. Today I have a complete woodworking shop and I rarely ever use it until I need to make something for my boat.
All you need is an idea, then try to come up with a design that will not only work, but will look half way decent.
I have friends who are afraid to make changes on their boats because they fear it wil ruin the resale value of the vessel. My question is, what happens if they croak before they get the chance to sell the boat? Who's going to care about the resale value then?
I'd rather make the changes to my boat and enjoy doing them while I'm alive and having fun. The next guy can decide whether he likes the changes or not. After I'm gone I won't give a s&*#.
Teak replacement solution
Leo
Go to www.plasteak.com. It's trex-like material and they will duplicate almost anything you need.
Leo
Joe, good idea about mockups in cheap wood! Thinking about designs now while arm is out of commission. Thanks.
I've been using Trex and PVC foam board on my boat. I like it. I even built a mast extrusion out of that stuff. I don't know if anyone else has ever done that before but I needed to add two inches to the bottom of my mast and I used that stuff with great success.
Good luck Jonny!
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