[C320-list] Companionway hatch repair

[Graeme Clark]

I find the easiest way to strip old varnish is a heat gun. 

Regarding my repair - unfortunately the piece that split off was lost so I am having to make a new piece to glue on. Hence need to know the wood type!

Regarding staining. I have never stained any of the wood on my boat but I find that if using a water based varnish the natural colour barely darkens. With a solvent based varnish it goes a much richer darker colour

Graeme
#366 1996

Sent from my phone. Excuse typos! 

> On 25 Jan 2021, at 18:11, Greg Flanagan <greg.flanagan at shaw.ca> wrote:
> 
> This sounds like a good solution too.
> 
> Greg
> Hoop Dancer # 1076
> Sidney, BC
> 
>> On Jan 25, 2021, at 9:48 AM, 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
>>>>> 
>>> 
>>