Eric Grant has a 1970 Islander 37 (hull #131) and Matt Grant has a 1991 Seaward 24. Both boats need a good deal of work. I (Jim Grant) will be doing much of that work over the course of the next few months and I want to report on it here. This forum will give me the oportunity to report on our failures just as we do our successes -- sometimes they offer more value as teaching aids!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Companionway Woodwork
At some point in this Islander 37's recent history, the boat was stored for a long period of time with the bow down 5 degrees or so. As a result, water collected in the sill area of the companionway hatch. It leaked into the boat, I'm sure, but, more significant, it caused dry rot in the mahogany woodwork framing the companionway.
Replacement black walnut replacement frames were created. 3M 4200 was used to secure them in place with very few screws used to just hold them in place until it dried.
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