Greg Mason
Manchester, N.H.
Boat Name: Natural
Model/Year: Catalina 30 - 1984
Hull No. 4992
Hailing Port: Casco Bay, Maine |
 06/12/2011 7:41 PM Pacific Time
We have lost the boards for the companion way for our '84 boat. I notice that Cat direct no longer offers replacements. Any ideas?
Thanks! |
R. C. Luiken
Milford, DE
Boat Name: Ricochet
Model/Year: C-22 Swing Keel/1986
Hull No. 13560
Hailing Port: Milford, DE/St. Michaels, MD |
06/13/2011 4:34 AM Pacific Time
Although it doesn't look as good as the teak boards, you can use "Starboard" or PVC lumber from most home center stores. Make a template and cut . "Starboard" comes in up to 4X8 sheets and PVC lumber I believe only comes in maximum 8" widths. Both come in several thicknesses. I have a boat at the marina near mine which the owner has painted the "Starboard" and put grain in it to make it look like teak. |
Greg Baker
Charlotte, NC
Boat Name: Sea Sharp Minor
Model/Year: Catalina 22 - 1984 - Swing Keel
Hull No. 11823
Hailing Port: Lake Norman Sailing Club |
06/13/2011 7:14 AM Pacific Time
If you plan to make new ones, another good wood to use is Sapele. It looks a lot like mahogony. You can get marine plywood with Sapele veneer as well. I laminated some 7/8 thick solid pieces to make a new outboard mount for my C22 and it looks great. I used 3 coats of epoxy and 3 coates of varnish to finish it. |
Peter
South Daytona, Florida
Boat Name: (Working On A Name)
Model/Year: C-22, 1974
Hull No. 2679
Hailing Port: South Daytona, Florida |
06/13/2011 8:11 AM Pacific Time
Greg, CD still sells the washboards/hatchboards. Here's the link
http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?category=42 |
Linda Hoffecker
Lancaster, PA
Boat Name: t/c
Model/Year: '82 Cat 22
Hull No. t/c
Hailing Port: Havre de Grace, MD |
06/13/2011 3:37 PM Pacific Time
When i was refinishing my teak washboards, i took a piece of translucent something like plastic (found along the road or in the marina's trash bin-forget) that did not bend. used the teaks as a pattern, used my sabre saw and VOILA! New companionway. It worked out dandy! |
