you can also use standard T&G this will give you a seal with out having to create one I have done this with other boats, some good stazin and varnish will keep it bright for a few years or until you can aford some proper hardwood. on mine I cut out the inside of the groove this made it easier to put in and remove the boards good luck on this project
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: catalina27-talk: Hatchboard replacementDate: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:48:50 -0600 I used White Oak--Home Depot--Natural Teak Stain--Looks Great Mine is 4 piece Pat Ford Seabiscuit 3692 Port Washington, WI ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 12:18 PM Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Hatchboard replacement I've made temporary boards out of plain plywood - 3/8". It's still money if you mess up, but a heck of a lot less than teak or mohogany or even marine plywood! Start with corrugated cardboard, two layers thick. Cut it to get a snug fit. Once this is sized correctly, convert to plain pine or plywood. once this works, switch to your final wood, knowing that you have the correct sizing. Bob Mann -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Doug Kuschner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My hatch boards are falling apart and I need to replace them. I have twice tried to measure and cut, but a little error on both attempts resulted in boards that didn't quite fit. My first attempt was with marine plywood. The second go was mahogany done by a friend with a framing shop and spare mahogany lying around. The first time I tried to measure I measured the opening. The second time I layed the boards out on the dock and measured. I am essentially looking for a cheap and practical solution. Anyone have any experience here? How do you measure? What material to use? _________________________________________________________________ Explore the seven wonders of the world http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=7+wonders+world&mkt=en-US&form=QBRE
