Cruisers Forum
 


Showing results 1 to 7 of 7
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: skipmac
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-11-2015, 03:19
Replies: 42
Views: 7,912
Posted By skipmac
Re: Source for cabin sole

Be sure to let us know how the project goes. Since I have this in my future I certainly want to benefit from your experience and save myself a lot of extra work and head scratching.




...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-11-2015, 11:07
Replies: 42
Views: 7,912
Posted By skipmac
Re: A good alternative...

Looks good in the picture. For price, practicality and durability I could bend my purist inclinations a bit to go with artificial instead of real wood, if it looks reasonably close. After all,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-11-2015, 10:31
Replies: 42
Views: 7,912
Posted By skipmac
Re: Source for cabin sole

My son-in-law is a builder and does not recommend bamboo for the reasons mentioned and more.

Regarding teak or teak and holly plywood. I checked prices a couple of places online. 1/4" ply...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-11-2015, 06:00
Replies: 42
Views: 7,912
Posted By skipmac
Re: Source for cabin sole

I did see your suggestions for the routed option but I think someone else mentioned just gluing strips on top. Since Flysci mentioned she doesn't have the tools or expertise for the routing option I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-11-2015, 19:56
Replies: 42
Views: 7,912
Posted By skipmac
Re: Source for cabin sole

I put carpet temporarily in my boat to protect what's left of the teak and holly while doing a refit. Found that if the carpet got wet it stayed wet and held the moisture under the carpet against...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-11-2015, 12:42
Replies: 42
Views: 7,912
Posted By skipmac
Re: Source for cabin sole

Hi Flysci. So you made it to the west coast from the Caribbean. Hope it was a great trip.

I am a bit surprised that you have not found teak and holly ply anywhere on the west coast. Bet...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-11-2015, 12:37
Replies: 42
Views: 7,912
Posted By skipmac
Re: Source for cabin sole

Shipping rates for 4X8 sheets of plywood kill the deal. Due to the size it will start around $250 and go up depending on how far you're going. Several sheets going from Boston to CA could be...
Showing results 1 to 7 of 7

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 13:45.


Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.