Thanks...you mean 1/2" teak ply? My boards are 1/2" thick, not 3/8" - maybe the smaller companionway on the Sage 15 works with 3/8". Too thin for mine. Mine is one you made, #38, June 1974, back in the day... :-) cheers, John S. On 08/03/2017 03:30 PM, jerry@jerrymontgomery.org wrote:
try contacting Dave Scobie at Sage- he had a big stack of 3/8 teak ply that looked pretty good- he uses it in the new 15. Dave has an M-17 that they can use for a pattern, but you'll probably need to cut the top to fit- no problem. This assuming that your boat is one that I made- if not, there might be changes.
-----Original Message----- From: John Schinnerer Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 3:22 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: Replacing companionway boards - options, advice
Hi all,
I'm contemplating what to use for new companionway boards on my M17. It came with some probably previous-owner-made plywood ones that are warped enough across their width that they don't line up well any more, especially the joint between the middle and top one (3 boards on mine).
What has anyone used for companionway boards?
Looking for experiences anyone has had with various options.
I'm pondering something like Starboard. Anyone had problems with sagging/warping in hot weather? Or thermal expansion/contraction?
I am also wondering if the lighter weight Starboard XL would work - anyone used that for anything? Mostly it just says it's 30% lighter, and has "less structural strength." But not clear exactly what that means...for this kind of application.
Looking for a reasonable combination of price vs. durability. And low maintenance is desirable.
Thus the questions about plastic board products. Oiled teak would look gorgeous but I think it would cost a fortune.
thanks, John S.
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