Catalina - Capri - 25s International Assocaition Logo(2006)  
Assn Members Area · Join
h.jpg Home.
a.jpg Association Forum
s.jpg Ships Store
c.jpg Cruising
r.jpg Racing
t.jpg Technical Tips
g.jpg Photo Gallery - New
o.jpg Boat Search - Updated
m.jpg Manuals & Brochures
3rdrpt.jpg Swap Meet
l.jpg Links
f.jpg Officer Flag Line & Staff
b.jpg Bylaws & Constitution
 
1.jpg Members Area
1.jpg Join the Association
 
Notice:
The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.
 
Association Forum
Association Forum
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Forum Users | Search | FAQ
Username:
 Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Catalina/Capri 25/250 Sailor's Forums
 Catalina 25 Specific Forum
 Cabin Plywood Replacement		  New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  

tomh
1st Mate

Member Avatar

USA
83 Posts
Initially Posted - 12/31/2012 :  13:15:11  Show Profile
I want to replace the plywood bulkhead panels in my cabin with a hardwood veneer. Does anyone have experience with this project or have any tips? Will I need marine grade plywood?
Tom

1978 C25 "Karma" #790
Toledo Beach Marina
LaSalle, Michigan
Edited by - on

Dave5041
Former Mainsheet Editor

Members Avatar

USA
3758 Posts
Response Posted - 01/01/2013 :  01:34:12  Show Profile
Exterior grade and marine plywoods use water resistant glue making them much better for onboard use. Marine plywoods generally have few interior voids and are structurally more sound than exterior plywoods. I would probably go with marine plywood rather than adding a select veneer over an exterior grade. Definitely avoid an interior grade - it won't take much of a leak to start delimitation.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

Voyager
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
5376 Posts
Response Posted - 01/01/2013 :  16:05:59  Show Profile
Dave - what type of veneer would you recommend? I've used adhesive-backed materials in some cases and sheets that I've glued on in others. Aside from standard water-based white or wood glue, what would you recommend? Gorilla glue, epoxy, contact cement, or something else?
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

Sloop Smitten
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
1181 Posts
Response Posted - 01/02/2013 :  10:20:26  Show Profile
Some info here:
http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true& TOPIC_ID=20870& SearchTerms=bulkhead
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

Dave5041
Former Mainsheet Editor

Members Avatar

USA
3758 Posts
Response Posted - 01/02/2013 :  12:34:51  Show Profile
Being lazy, I would just use a marine plywood that already had a mahogany or teak surface ply. Resorcinol (red glue) is the traditional waterproof glue that was used in laminating plywood, but they might use something else now in the manufacturing stage. Gorilla glue is a great product, but it is a polyurethane that foams and expands as it cures. It must be evenly and completely clamped to avoid deformation of flexible materials. There are several water resistant and waterproof yellow glues (some are brown) now, but I don't have any experience with them - check Titebond's website. Epoxy is expensive, but always reliable. Contact cements are pretty reliable, but challenging to position and avoid bubbles in large sheets. Self adhesive veneers, natural or synthetic, are also pretty reliable. but they have handling challenges like contact cement.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

tomh
1st Mate

Members Avatar

USA
83 Posts
Response Posted - 01/02/2013 :  12:56:44  Show Profile
I read through Joe's link. Are the bulkhead panels structural or just covering up structural parts.

Does anyone have pics of what are behind the buckhead panels.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

Dave5041
Former Mainsheet Editor

Members Avatar

USA
3758 Posts
Response Posted - 01/03/2013 :  09:42:12  Show Profile
They are structural, the upper shroud chainplates attach to them and they add stiffness to the hull. They can tolerate some modification but not elimination.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page
  Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
 New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Association Forum © since 1999 Catalina Capri 25s International Association Go To Top Of Page
Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.06
Notice: The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.