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Frank Hopper
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Initially Posted - 12/11/2005 : 21:08:31

I seem to have lost all control. I am screwing, bolting, and gluing teak everywhere. This is something I did on the spur of the moment this afternoon.

Edited by - Frank Hopper on 12/12/2005 19:14:25

Lightnup
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Response Posted - 12/11/2005 : 22:23:09

I don't understand...the 1/4 berth is set up as a seating area for people with no head and very, very short legs?

Just kidding. The teak looks very nice. At what point did you stop bringing it forward or does it go all the way forward to the bulkhead?

Steve

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/11/2005 : 23:04:50

I stopped it at the pinrail, with just a touch over the shelf.

Edited by - Frank Hopper on 12/12/2005 19:17:14

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Response Posted - 12/12/2005 : 10:22:36

Hi Frank, That looks very good. What did you coat it with. I have a funky blue Formica table top. I am bringing it home today and will recover in teak. I just love the look of that wood. I recieved the clutches and deck organizer Saturday. Thanks so much!!! I put a check in the mail today. Cheers.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/12/2005 : 19:22:10

I have envied the bridgedecks on ODay's, My wife likes to sit there and not bother going to the high side. Tonight I installed a seat for her. It is made from 3/4" teak with raised holly strips for traction. I used a removable hinge for one side and "locator" blocks on the other side. Slip it in the hinge and lower, it will not go anywhere.

Edited by - Frank Hopper on 12/12/2005 19:34:31

Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/12/2005 : 19:33:40

hmm what madness here?
cutting board on edge in stove area
teak tray replacing ice chest lid
Teak grate from tray for sink cover
binocular box for cup storage
floppy case for keys, lock, etc

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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 12/12/2005 : 19:58:05

Frank and Martha,

Great woodworking projects! Lots of good ideas/food for thought.

-- Leon Sisson

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Esteban
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Response Posted - 12/12/2005 : 20:20:43

Is there a stock tip you want to share with us Frank?

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 12/12/2005 : 20:25:31

And to think that I'm always trying to take weight OFF the boat...
Derek

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/12/2005 : 20:57:09

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Derek Crawford
 And to think that I'm always trying to take weight OFF the boat...
Derek
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Yes Derek, I know... this is madness! I'm the guy who has never put water in a holding tank. Maybe I need an intervention.

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Response Posted - 12/12/2005 : 21:08:44

Hey Frank
Good looking cabinetry work
You could make big bucks working on superyachts

Where do you find your dimensionsal teak, and plywood?

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/12/2005 : 21:24:24

I am an ebay junkie. One piece of wood I have is a 1"x3"x72" board I bought from BoatUS on ebay. It is a seriously heavy sucker. I am waiting for my Teak muse to move me.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 : 21:16:42

Tonight was spar varnish night

I really like these raised holly strips.

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Lightnup
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 : 23:31:43

Nice projects Frank. Wish I had your energy.

Do you put the hatchboards in for your wife to lean back against when sitting on that seat?

Steve

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/15/2005 : 00:02:27

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Lightnup
 Nice projects Frank. Wish I had your energy.

Do you put the hatchboards in for your wife to lean back against when sitting on that seat?

Steve
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Yes she will want at least one in. I am trying to figure out what I will do with six of those treads. I have a plan for the side rails. What you are looking at is three companionway stair "kits" for a powerboat. Look carefully at this photo. The companionway steps are a single side rail with two steps attached by piano hinges. The steps are attached to a cabinet on the other side, also with piano hinges that fold opposite. When you are down in the boat you lift the siderail by the handle at the top, the whole thing sizzors up and to the right and clears the area. Pretty ingenious! Please excuse its size.

Edited by - Frank Hopper on 12/15/2005 00:04:01

OLarryR
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Response Posted - 12/15/2005 : 06:35:48

These are great projects. I like the seat across the cockpit area. All your posts are great reference material. You could start making your own Catalina 25 handbook. the only concern I have is the powerboat photo - Your not thinking of turning your catalina into a hybrid are you ?

Larry

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/15/2005 : 07:59:28

Thanks, I drift far more than I motor. A bigger motor does not interest me. I do think those hiding stairs are brilliant. My 89 has nicer stairs than my 82 had and they are in excellent shape, otherwise I would be figuring out a way to do it in my boat. I sleep in the quarter and removing my stairs at night would make ingress and egress much easier. I have considered replacing the bottom bolts with quick pins and radiusing the top so my current stairs could "lift", I still may do it.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/23/2005 : 09:09:24

This is the "end table that will sit in the table brackets most of the time, (See the bracket pieces that are waiting for me to assemble with the wood). I need to devise a support bracket.

Here is a lifting bracket that I have installed to keep the settee lid up.

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