[C320-list] Cabin wood , cabin sole.

[Louis Spitz]

Thanks Jeff, for your help.
I have an additional querie for you. What is the ‘vacuum method’ for getting the water out of the freshwater system and water heater?
Many thanks.
Louis Spitz #195
> On Oct 14, 2015, at 9:42 PM, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote
> 
> Hi Louis,
> 
> Most C320s have teak and holly cabin sole.  However some use an alternative
> pattern of dark narrow strips and a wider lighter wood.  
> 
> It may still be teak and holly with the light/dark reversed, or it could be
> something like maple for the lighter strips.  There are pictures of C320s on
> the website that have this alternative floor in Warren's "War de Mar" #62
> photo album. 
> 
> As for stripping, the first thing I would do is to verify what kind of clear
> finish you need to strip off.  I think it's probably a "Target Coatings"
> product.  It might be useful to call Target and ask them the best way to
> strip off their finish.  Note that the target coating may or may not have
> been applied with the "cross linker" that causes the sealant to become much
> more durable.  As I understand, it's quite resistant to most chemicals, so
> that's why I recommend a quick call to their tech department.
> 
> That's what I will be doing when I refinish our cabin sole next year.  I'll
> be using the target coatings product because it is water based and is by far
> the easiest finish to use that I've ever applied to a wood product.  No need
> to use a spray gun to get a spray booth like finish.  Just a bit of care and
> a quality brush.
> 
> -Jeff Hare
> #809 
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> Of Louis Spitz
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> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Cabin wood , cabin sole.
> 
> I have a vintage 1995 Cat 320, with an unusual cabin sole. It appears to be
> light wood with dark spacers. (I do know this is a veneer.) I want to strip
> the sole and stain it darker. What filler should I use?
> Thanks in advance.
> Lou Spitz
> 
> 
>> On Oct 13, 2015, at 9:15 PM, GREG SUTTON <sutt47 at msn.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Does anyone know the type of wood that was used for the trim on the early
> 320s?  It appears to be cherry but I want to be sure before starting any
> repair work this winter.ThanksGreg#128Liberty
>> 
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