I bought a 26 earlier this year and have a problem with the top hatch board falling into the cabin. The board seems 1/2" too short for both ends to slide into the grooves. Is teak wood different that I can't cut it and put in a sliver to lengthen the board? Any help is appreciated! Rookie Sailor
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Replace it with plexiglass.
Andy: You boards are probably made from plywood. Regardless, you can must make them from plexiglass. They are heavier, but it also add light when you are down below in cool weather.
Andy: You boards are probably made from plywood. Regardless, you can must make them from plexiglass. They are heavier, but it also add light when you are down below in cool weather.
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Bob Noble
I used 1/2 inch oak plywood
Andy I had some left from another project and used the old ones as templates. A little stain, a LOT of polyurethane and their as good as new. Bob SV: I Miss Lisa
Andy I had some left from another project and used the old ones as templates. A little stain, a LOT of polyurethane and their as good as new. Bob SV: I Miss Lisa
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Justin
I second the plexiglass idea.
I agree with the plexiglass method. I did it 2 years ago on my '88 H23 with no regreds. Great strength. Little more weight, So place a handle if you need it. Just drill through, a little sealent and stainless bolt and nylon locking bolt and your done. I transfered the hasp from the old door to the plexigass for the same security. My plexiglass was smoked for privacy and 1/2 inch thick and one piece for no gaps. When not in use it fits nicely under a settee cushion. Good luck.
I agree with the plexiglass method. I did it 2 years ago on my '88 H23 with no regreds. Great strength. Little more weight, So place a handle if you need it. Just drill through, a little sealent and stainless bolt and nylon locking bolt and your done. I transfered the hasp from the old door to the plexigass for the same security. My plexiglass was smoked for privacy and 1/2 inch thick and one piece for no gaps. When not in use it fits nicely under a settee cushion. Good luck.
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John Allison
What I did
I have a h25 which originally had two hatchboards. When I purchased the boat it had a second set of smoked plexiglass boards; however, there were three of these instead of two. Thus, as the original wood boards needed replacing, I had a set of three wood boards made up to match the three plexiglass boards. I also made a screened panel to match the uppermost board. I use the wood panels when the boat will be unattended for a while (kind of makes the radios, lorans, depth sounders, etc. out-of-sight and, therefore, out-of-mind). I use the glass when on a cruise, or when the weather approaches being nasty and the screen is self explanatory.
I have a h25 which originally had two hatchboards. When I purchased the boat it had a second set of smoked plexiglass boards; however, there were three of these instead of two. Thus, as the original wood boards needed replacing, I had a set of three wood boards made up to match the three plexiglass boards. I also made a screened panel to match the uppermost board. I use the wood panels when the boat will be unattended for a while (kind of makes the radios, lorans, depth sounders, etc. out-of-sight and, therefore, out-of-mind). I use the glass when on a cruise, or when the weather approaches being nasty and the screen is self explanatory.
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John O'Brien
I Second the 1/2 Inch Oak Plywood Idea
Coincidentally, I did the same thing to my H23 hatch boards as Bob Noble. Worked beautifully and cheaply
Coincidentally, I did the same thing to my H23 hatch boards as Bob Noble. Worked beautifully and cheaply
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Bart
Working with teak
Working with teak is not different that pine or oak, eccept it very EXPENSIVE. Teak has a high silca content and will rapidly dull tools. Practically allthe teak on most of the boats sold in the United States comes from a company East Teak Trading Co. in Donalds, SC. they have a toll free number. You might be able to get it thru google search. I visited this plant making a sales call about a month ago. I talked to a guy who said he had probaly made the teak pieces that were on my 240.
Working with teak is not different that pine or oak, eccept it very EXPENSIVE. Teak has a high silca content and will rapidly dull tools. Practically allthe teak on most of the boats sold in the United States comes from a company East Teak Trading Co. in Donalds, SC. they have a toll free number. You might be able to get it thru google search. I visited this plant making a sales call about a month ago. I talked to a guy who said he had probaly made the teak pieces that were on my 240.
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Jonathan Costello
Go to Ebay
Andy, I have a '94 23.5 that has 1/2" plywood with teak laminate. They are shot so I started researching teak. I found some relatively inexpensive teak stock on E-bay. Just type in Teak in the E-bay search tool. (Afican teak is less expensive than Burmese teak but just as good I am told). There are a number of sellers that sell exotic woods. The person I purchased my teak from was not auctioning what I needed so I contacted him and negotiated a price for enough solid teak to redo all my companion way boards. I got the boards thicker than I needed and will have them planed to 3/4" and notch out on the ends so it fits into the groove. I thought 1/2" thick was a little weak. Hope this helps.
Andy, I have a '94 23.5 that has 1/2" plywood with teak laminate. They are shot so I started researching teak. I found some relatively inexpensive teak stock on E-bay. Just type in Teak in the E-bay search tool. (Afican teak is less expensive than Burmese teak but just as good I am told). There are a number of sellers that sell exotic woods. The person I purchased my teak from was not auctioning what I needed so I contacted him and negotiated a price for enough solid teak to redo all my companion way boards. I got the boards thicker than I needed and will have them planed to 3/4" and notch out on the ends so it fits into the groove. I thought 1/2" thick was a little weak. Hope this helps.
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