Jonathon, Replaced the cabin sole on a 35 III three years ago. It took three sheets. I started with the big piece in front of the settee first, then worked the other pieces from it. Rough cut the shape with skill saw or table saw and finished with a router for a clean edge. try to get the seam on the teak to holly joint. Finish with Minwax polyurethane satin, three coats on bottom and edges and six coats on top to get nice smooth finish with no grain. Use 220 between the last three coats. I've used Minwax on three boats now, and I'm very pleased with the results. Just like a hardwood floor it wears like iron. I recoat after 3/5 years (depends on usage) with maybe two coats to freshen it up. Send me your email and I'll send some pictures of the project if that would help.
Doug Allardyce C&C 35 III "BULLET" ~~~~~_/)~~~_/)~~~~~ -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Indigo via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 11:33 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Indigo Subject: Stus-List Replacing Cabin Sole - 35MkIII I am just about to start on the project to replace the teak and Holly cabin sole on Indigo. I have gleaned much info / advice from past postings on this list, but was wondering if anyone has prepared a "step by step" guide. Things I need help on! 1) steps to ensure that the Holly lines up exactly for each piece. I recently asked, and was told I need 2 pieces of 4' x 8' to complete the job and allow the lines to match up - but I thought from past postings that 3 pieces are needed. Can someone who has done a 35mkiii confirm which? 2) best tool(s) to use to cut out the new pieces using the old boards as templates. Any tips / techniques to ensure accuracy and minimise damage to new veneer? 3) I know I should epoxy the underneath (and sides?) of the boards - how many coats are advised - can the first coat be "thin" to aid penetration into the plywood? 4) advice on what to use for the top surface - presumably a polyurethane varnish - preferred brand, number of coats recommended, what finish (matt, semi-gloss, gloss?) -- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ The bills have started coming in for the year 2018 and have gone up again. October will be our fund raising month. Please consider sending a small contribution to help keep this list running. Use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All contributions are greatly appreciated!
