Joe, The older style 17 didn't have a slot molded into the companionway entry. The original teak guides for the hatchboards were removed, and new side pieces were cut for the doors to hinge to. Same along the bottom piece. They're visible in the layout shot of the okume plywood. These were mounted a half inch back from the opening so there would be a water barrier of sorts behind the hinged sides. The threshold is stock. The exposed wood bulkhead panels on the interior are stock. The fiberglass is molded onto them. I'm not sure, but I believe all the older M17's might have a wood backing for the bulkheads, although mine is the only one I've seen quite like that. Larry On Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:12:21 -0400 "Joe Murphy" <seagray@embarqmail.com> writes:

Larry, That's nice! If I understand from the pics, you removed the original teak pieces that created the slot for the hatchboards and replaced them or moved them to the side so that the doors close into the original slotted areas? Did you replace the threshholds? On the inside.. how did you attach the two bulkhead panels (the ones holding the towel holders and mirrored cabinet? I like those! If you want to keep this from clogging the msog you can contact me directly at seagray@embarqmail.com Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry E Yake" <leyake@juno.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 9:27 PM Subject: M_Boats: CornDog's Custom Companionway Doors

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There have been a few inquiries lately about CornDogs companionway doors. The construction is detailed (somewhat) on the MSOG photo-site, with several pictures of the various steps I took in building them. No exact measurements I'm afraid, and I've heard that trying to copy this design on the newer style M17's has some problems, such as when the doors are open all the way, they would be higher than the cabin roof behind them, presenting a possible trip hazard.

Larry

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