[C320-list] Companionway hatch repair

[Joe Jablonowski]

 Here's a way to preserve the finish on the boards:Fasten a piece of Sunbrella fabric to the trailing edge of the companionway slide (I used snap fasteners) so it hangs over the boards like a curtain. Added benefit, while motoring we slide the hatch aft and drop the curtain. Helps with engine noise. Plus it's a quick-to-deploy mosquito curtain.- Joe Jablonowski  Assignment C320 #103

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    On Monday, January 25, 2021, 01:10:54 PM EST, Greg Flanagan <greg.flanagan at shaw.ca> wrote:  
 
 Mine were quite weathered so not much finish left. I lightly sanded them and then put on a first coat of Watco oil with a light teak stain to enhance the grain, and then the natural (no stain) for a second coat. I like oil as there is no hard finish and it is usually easy to recoat. I haven’t yet though and it’s been 5-6 years since I did this. 

Greg
Hoop Dancer # 1076
Sidney, BC

> On Jan 25, 2021, at 9:33 AM, Jeff Smith <jeffreyssmith at live.com> wrote:
> 
> Greg,
> 
> What did you use to refinish your hatchboards? Also, did you use a chemical stripper or sand them down? Mine are sitting in my basement waiting for me to select the proper stain/varnish. I have a 1994 with hull number 121. Dave Hupe has given me a few recommendations. I am wondering if anyone knows the exact stain/color/material? I have my Materials and Equipment Log sheet for the boat but it does not list hatchboards or ladder steps. It lists Sherman Williams sealer and finish, Satin #9921 for the cabin sole. It lists Eco, Water Base, Satin, for the interior varnish.
> 
> I will confess that I used an off-the shelf stain and then polyurethane for my ladder steps. They look okay but I would like to re-do these to match the hatchboards if I can find the right color.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jeff, #121, ‘94
> 
> 
> 
> > On Jan 25, 2021, at 12:02 PM, Greg Flanagan <greg.flanagan at shaw.ca> wrote:
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> > It could very well be hull # dependant, but my hatch boards are solid teak. I have refinished them once in 14 years.
> > 
> > Greg
> > Hoop Dancer # 1076
> > Sidney, BC
> > 
> >> On Jan 25, 2021, at 4:43 AM, Ken McCrimmon <kenmccrimmon at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> 
> >> Hi
> >> I have a related question. I am refinishing the companionway hatch boards. Does anybody know if they are solid or is it just a veneer on the face.
> >> 
> >> Sorry, Graeme I don't know the type of wood
> >> 
> >> Ken
> >> 
> >> ________________________________
> >> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk>
> >> Sent: January 25, 2021 7:21 AM
> >> To: Catalina list <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >> Subject: [C320-list] Companionway hatch repair
> >> 
> >> Does anyone know what hardwood Catalina used for the companionway hatch-boards?
> >> 
> >> The lip on the bottom edge of my top board has split away and I would like to make a repair by rebating in a new piece. But in order to get a good match I need to know what wood it is.
> >> 
> >> Teak? Iroku? Idobu?
> >> 
> >> many thanks
> >> 
> >> Graeme
> >> 
> >> #366, 1996
> >> 
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