[C320-list] Companionway hatch repair

[Steve Martin]

A second thumbs up on the Minwax Helmsman.  I've done it twice on Sea Monkey.  It sands off and re-coats easily.  I put three coats on and the hatchboards are good for ~4 years or so.  Same for the flagpole on the aft rail, which gets a lot more UV exposure than the hatch, which is protected by the dodger. 

Steve Martin
Sea Monkey #754
Pasadena MD

> On 01/25/2021 12:48 PM John morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> 
>  
> I have used Minwax Helmsman satin finish for all the wood services on our boat. I find it a great product, wears like iron! I have never used a stripper but sand off the previous coatings.
> JohnM
> 1999#574
> 
> > On Jan 25, 2021, at 12:32 PM, 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:
> >> 
> >> 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
> >>> 
> >