[C320-list] Hatch Boards

[Allan S Field]

Sean - I use Cetol on the original boards. First I cut a piece of plywood to serve as a temporary board. I took the originals home over the winter (about 8 years ago). Next I fine-sanded them. Next step was to use copious amount of bleach non-diluted and a soft brush to ensure that all mold and mildew spores were removed; any remaining will lift the Cetol in a sort amount of time. Next was 5 coats of Cetol. I take the boards home every winter, lightly scuff them, then put 2 more coats on. I know this does not answer your question about replacements but this has been an excellent solution for us as they always look great!

Allan S. Field
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On May 7, 2011, at 1:41 AM, Sean Kaldor <spkaldor at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Ok, so I'm getting tired of refinishing the companionway hatchboards. I'm looking for another solution and wondering if anyone out there has come up with a better set-up. 
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> I'm big on safety, so looking for something very sturdy - something that won't bend or simply pop out under pressure. Would also like something durable - that won't chip when its being moved about.
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> Has anyone come up with a solution? There is almost no wood on a C320's topsides, so the companionway boards are the last piece of the equation. 
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> Acrylic ... do those chip? HDPE (starboard), do those bend and press out under pressure? One full-sized piece vs. three pieces?
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> I'm not looking for doors ($$$) or screens... just a basic replacement.
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> Any thoughts / solutions would be appreciated.
> 
> Sean
> Liberte #499
> San Francisco
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