[C320-list] Cabin sole replacement project..

[Kaare Wold]

Thanks for sharing that information Jeff.  Your valuable and informative 
contributions to this group is really appreciated.
Kaare & Mary Wold
Sheet Music #945
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Hare" <Catalina at thehares.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 7:18 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Cabin sole replacement project..


> Hi All,
>
> The MKII boats that have the synthetic Lonwood cabin sole and the older
> boats have the Loncoin flooring in the galley. So, I had an interesting
> conversation with the technical guys at the Mfgr.  He mentioned I should
> pass along this maintenance tidbit, especially as we all like to put
> non-skid rugs down to protect the flooring.
>
> "The material will last a long time and is relatively maintenance free so
> that customers can enjoy the flooring for a long time and not worry about
> future maintenance costs.  Just keep bleach and ammonia away from the
> flooring and do not place rubber backed rugs on top of the vinyl.  The
> rubber reacts with PVC and causes a chemical reaction called plasticizer
> migration whereby the Lonseal will turn yellow over time.  Vinyl backed 
> rugs
> or the gel mats are great."
>
> I believe using rubber cane tips as feet for the bottom of the boarding
> ladder instead of plastic is probably an example of the yellowing he 
> refers
> to.  I've seen it on several boats.
>
> -Jeff Hare
> #809
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Jeff Hare
> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 5:08 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Cabin sole replacement project..
>
> Hi All,
>
> While this isn't strictly about the C320, I posted an album of pictures 
> for
> the Cabin sole replacement project I've essentially finished for an O'Day
> 322 which is similar to the 320 in layout.
>
> http://www.catalina320.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=296
>
> I used Lonwood Marine laminate purchased from Defender applied over 
> Merranti
> A/B -BS1088 marine plywood.  I believe this is what they use for floors in
> the MKII and newer Catalina Yachts but they haven't confirmed it.
>
> I spoke with the manufacture's technical department for some time about 
> the
> application I was going for and they provided a letter from Lonseal, Inc.
> and Gougeon Brothers, Inc. that certifies using West Systems Epoxy 
> thickened
> with 406 silica for adhering the flooring material.
>
> The new floor came out looking pretty good and I've even made a fitted
> "winter work rug" by using my patterns so that he can protect the floor in
> the off season and still access the bilge compartments when work is being
> done.
>
> So, I'd say if anyone needed a new cabin sole, this is certainly a doable
> project.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff Hare
> Woodbine II #809
>