Wood replacement for cabin door and canopy

[timebandit]

Mine's just a clear pine shelf and supports with a pin rail from Home Depot all stained but not clear coated.

 

[MrMikey64]

Replaced all of my wood with white HDPE. The plastic I used has a built in UV resistance. It also has a slippery surface, and it will conform to uneven surfaces without cracking. I would rather sail a boat, than work on it, I have but one piece of wood topsides, the bow platform. John S Boise

So, did you buy the pieces you replaced ready-made, or did you mill them yourself? If DIY, how easy was the stuff to work with? Still contemplating whether ti buy ready-made or work it myself and save some $$.

 

[nemosuit]

Mine's just a clear pine shelf and supports with a pin rail from Home Depot all stained but not clear coated.

Wow! Very nice. (Not sure where in the cabin that is, but nice.)

I'm at the bare bones, get it in the water stage. But I'm seeing some really nice interiors and one of these days I may go that route myself.

Food for thought!

VBR,

Pat

 

[oreana123]

So, did you buy the pieces you replaced ready-made, or did you mill them yourself? If DIY, how easy was the stuff to work with? Still contemplating whether ti buy ready-made or work it myself and save some $$.

I bought the parts from Idasailor. I don't know if they make them anymore, as their business plan is pretty much rudders and tillers.

 

[timebandit]

That is the aft side of the aft head wall looking from the companionway.

Before staining---

 

[MrMikey64]

I bought the parts from Idasailor. I don't know if they make them anymore, as their business plan is pretty much rudders and tillers.

I have thought about purchasing them pre-made, as there is a yachting supply place advertising both the tracks and the rudder for the Mac25 in HDPE. Looks to be an easy replacement option.

 

[oreana123]

Mikey
the plastic is almost too slippery, when you shove the hatch forward, take it easy! I made a replacement handle for my sliding hatch from hdpe as well. HDPE is easily worked on a table saw, a band saw, a router, it can be machined, one can cut threads in it, it never has grain problems, very tough BUT it can and will warp if left in a hot place. John S

 

[MrMikey64]

Mikey
the plastic is almost too slippery, when you shove the hatch forward, take it easy! I made a replacement handle for my sliding hatch from hdpe as well. HDPE is easily worked on a table saw, a band saw, a router, it can be machined, one can cut threads in it, it never has grain problems, very tough BUT it can and will warp if left in a hot place. John S

Good to know that it is easy to work with.
Based on its slickness, perhaps I should look into HDPE stock with an anti-skid surface? It costs a bit more, but better to be safe.
What do you consider to be a hot place? We rarely get above 110 here...