Replacing weatherboard.

[dkyvars]

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We just ordered a new weatherboard for the hatch cover. Is is supposed to be mounted flush with the fiberglass or should it be shimmed so the bottom meets the top teak sliding panel seamlessly?

 

[watercolors II]

I do not know what year your model is, so on my new style model starting with the year 1986 the weatherboard trim is mounted flush on the front sloping edge of the sliding hatch cover. Keep the top edge maybe a little high of level, if you get it too far down so the wood will almost touch the cabin roof you’ll probably step on it and break some of the lower edge off. It adds a little extra protection but, I think it’s a lot more cosmetic.

 

[dkyvars]

installing new weatherboard

I do not know what year your model is, so on my new style model starting with the year 1986 the weatherboard trim is mounted flush on the front sloping edge of the sliding hatch cover. Keep the top edge maybe a little high of level, if you get it too far down so the wood will almost touch the cabin roof you’ll probably step on it and break some of the lower edge off. It adds a little extra protection but, I think it’s a lot more cosmetic.

The problem is that the sloping edge of the fiberglass cover closes behind the top crib board. If I install the weatherboard flush, it will not meet the edge of the crib board..I don't think it will weatherproof. My boat is 1985. We bought the boat used & we are doing some upgrades..

 

[Time_Out]

What prevents it from extending far enough to overlap?

 

[dkyvars]

installing new weatherboard

What prevents it from extending far enough to overlap?

The bottom of the fiberglass does not clear the top crib board.

 

[watercolors II]

I’m sorry I thought you’re talking about the front of the hatch cover next to the mast.

Are you inserting the boards in the right direction?

If the hatch boards are too high for the sliding cover to clear then you’ll have to trim the top of the top crib board, make sure you trim to the same angle. If the present crib doesn’t have an angle make sure you add one. What you need is for the top edge to angle down towards the cockpit so water will run to the outside not to the inside if the sliding cover works it’s way forward a little when you’re not at the boat. You can not do any trimming on the other two boards unless you also take a little off the sides of all, so everything comes off the top of the top board.

 

[Time_Out]

Another thing to check would be to see if there is excessive wear along the slides. This has been a failure point on many boats and if yours have worn down too much, you might consider building the rails up before they break loose from the companionway. An easy test for this would be to lift the companionway from underneath and get a feel for how much play is there, and then inspect the angles that slide in the rails. Others have posted detailed instructions and pics on doing this repair in another thread.
Just a thought...

 

[kito]

I need to lift the sliding hatch a bit on mine to clear the top board. I figured it was designed that way. Once cleared it overlaps the top crib board a good 1/2" or so. Mine has a teak handle mounted on the sliding hatch so lifting it up a 1/4" is no problem. Not sure if the handle was a PO adder or not.

 

[dkyvars]

[QOTE=Watercolors!;1117850]I’m sorry I thought you’re talking about the front of the hatch cover next to the mast.

Are you inserting the boards in the right direction?

If the hatch boards are too high for the sliding cover to clear then you’ll have to trim the top of the top crib board, make sure you trim to the same angle. If the present crib doesn’t have an angle make sure you add one. What you need is for the top edge to angle down towards the cockpit so water will run to the outside not to the inside if the sliding cover works it’s way forward a little when you’re not at the boat. You can not do any trimming on the other two boards unless you also take a little off the sides of all, so everything comes off the top of the top board.[/QUOTE]