[C320-list] Replacement teak hatch boards

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My neighbor at our dock with a C350 MKII has clear polycarbonate or lexan-type of hatch boards that were fashioned as an exact replica of the stock teak boards. Similar thickness too.  These are really cool as they let lots of light through when in place.  A nice feature for short, cool and grey PNW days in the winter.  I am making a Captain Navy Blue Sunbrella storage bag for my hatch boards for when I stow them vertically on the starboard side of the engine compartment.  I may have a set of these made by Tap Plastics.  Another option to the stock teak boards. 

Dave

Dave Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
Mukilteo, Washington



On Sep 27, 2012, at 12:01 PM, Joe Abbagnaro <jabbagna at gmail.com> wrote:

> Look at
> http://www.azek.com
> Most Lumber Yards will carry this product also comes in 4X8 Sheets
> You will not likely find this at Lowes or HD
> You will find PVC board at Lowes and HD just a limited selection
> 
> On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Dennis Harris
> <dharris02 at suddenlihttp://www.azek.comn k.net> wrote:
>> Lowes, and other building supply houses now carry PVC boards.  I'm not sure
>> whether 10" width is available.  I've bought narrower lengths for projects.
>> It doesn't seem to be quite as strong and is softer than Starboard.  Also,
>> some has a wood grain embossed on one side, but I have seen some that is
>> smooth on both sides.
>> 
>> Dennis Harris
>> C-320 #694
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: Warren Updike
>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 2:32 PM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> 
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Replacement teak hatch boards
>> 
>> Another club member is a boss woodworker. When I complained about varnish
>> not holding on the bottoms of the boards where the vertical edges meet the
>> horizontal board, he told me that no good woodworker would design hatch
>> boards that way. He said that the right angle joining of grains will never
>> hold a varnish finish because of expansion/contraction issues.
>> 
>> I'm planning on replacing my boards with pvc board.  Starboard is overkill
>> in terms of price.  I'm still looking for a source for pvc board.  As I
>> recall, a width of 10" will do the job.  Any suggestions?
>> 
>> Warren & Pattie Updike
>> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Chris Burti [mailto:clburti at gmail.com]
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:57 PM
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Replacement teak hatch boards
>> 
>> Take a hi-res picture of the damage to your boards and email them to
>> me...clburtiatgmaildotcom...I am a reasonably competent wood butcher and
>> there may be a reasonably easy fix.
>> 
>> On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 2:51 PM,  <wflowe3 at aim.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Before you sell your hatch boards, you might want to think twice. I have
>> 
>> doors-not Zarcor and if necessary, I can still put in the boards if needed.
>> A little belt and suspenders I guess.
>>> 
>>> Bill
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Len <aqua5len at gmail.com>
>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>>> Sent: Wed, Sep 26, 2012 1:12 pm
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Replacement teak hatch boards
>>> 
>>> 
>>> *Yes - am buying the Zarcor doors - will be happy to sell hatchboards
>>> - let me know price you'll pay, plus shipping cost from Los Angeles -
>>> aqua5len at gmail.com.*
>>> *
>>> *
>>> *Len Krane*
>>> *AQUA5  #1070
>>> *
>>> On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 9:33 AM, dean at vermeire.us <dean at vermeire.us>
>> 
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> I bought the Zarcor doors also. Great product. Not recommended for
>>>> heavy seas or weather, though.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from Samsung mobileJJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>>>> I replaced my boards with hinged doors from Zarco...excellent
>>>> product, excellent fit and makes getting in and out of the cabin a
>>>> breeze especially with the bug screen inserts. You can google them.
>>>> Cheers
>>>> JohnM
>>>> 1999 #574
>>>> 
>>>>> From: rsulewski at bex.net
>>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>>> Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:36:23 -0400
>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Replacement teak hatch boards
>>>>> 
>>>>> Has anyone replaced their teak hatch boards with OEM spec boards?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> I have a 1995 320 and after 18 seasons the corners of two boards
>>>>> are
>>>> slowing
>>>>> chipping away and need to be repaired or replaced.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Is anyone who replaced their teak boards with alternative
>>>>> companionway doors/boards interested in selling their original teak
>> 
>> boards?
>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Rick
>>>>> 
>>>>> My-Ria #277
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Chris Burti
>> Farmville, NC
>>