Sceptre Glovebox Lid
 

Good afternoon, Seacrafters.

I am working to refurbish the teak in the cockpit of my 1976 Sceptre, which had been somewhat neglected. It's coming out reasonably well considering it's my first time varnishing. Will post some pictures when it's done and installed. :)

But right now I'm looking for advice regarding the stock original glovebox cover. It's pretty beat up and looks it (see pic attached) I searched this site for ideas and found a couple of threads from 10 years ago. One owner had looked to find a source for the faux wood grain stock but there were no replies. I saw a picture of a dark plastic replacement cover with laser etched 'Sceptre by Seacraft' logo IIRC.

Ideally, I would like to get some teak veneer glued on, to match the wood on the boat, but that would mean not having the nice 'Sceptre' logo. How could the logo be replicated if I do get the veneer? Laser?
Other ideas?

TIA,
Jon Brush
Boston and Shelter Island, NY

PM sent.

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Hi Jon-

I would contact Flounder Pounder Marine in Florida. They make a bunch of faux woodgrain instrument panels for Sea Ray's and i am sure that making the glove box lid for your Seacraft would be a no brainer.

Ed

Thanks,
Your boat is the one I found in the archives. Responded to your pm.
Jon

I laminated multiple layers of glass on a layup table to match thickness of original panel. Pressed it down flat, cured, cut it to size glass and gel coated… Looks stock….

Glovebox Lid
 

Thanks, pm sent

I bought a 4X8 sheet of teak veneer from a local imported lumber distributor in Beaufort NC. It's quite thin and has a wood backing rather than the usual paper. For application to a flat surface, like the old glove box lid, 3M High Strength 90 spray contact adhesive works well. You can then varnish with your choice of finishes. I also did the underneath side of the cabin hatch, which looks a lot better than the ratty carpet that was originally there. (Used epoxy for the adhesive with lots of weights to hold in place since there were curves.) Any sign shop can do vinyl letters/logo to apply.

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Glovebox Door
 

Thanks so much.:) I was just at local marine wood supply house and almost bought some teak veneer but was not sure how to apply it. What did you use to cut the veneer, the supplier said an exacto knife works?

Jon

Handful - I've always liked the underside of your hatch and how you cleaned up the dash.

Hey JonBrush,

I have the same original glove box. I lightly sanded mine down and put a light stain on it and followed up with a couple coats of Varnish. Turned out great. Folks ask me if its new. It is a little lighter than the varnished teak but 100% original!

EB

Thanks, Eric.
That's an Idea! I like it. Nothing to lose...
Best,
Jon

Refinishing Teak and Glovebox on Sceptre 23
 

Well, after getting a lot of good ideas, I followed Eric B's route on the glovebox door. Light sanding, stain, varnish. Looks pretty good and will match the instrument panel and switch panel when I get to them. Teak doors and trim also got a lot of sanding and varnishing, just installed this weekend and launched the boat.

I have attached before and after pics of the glovebox door and finished shots of the teak. The cabin door pic is rotated and I don't know how to fix that, sorry:confused:

Thanks for all the advice, especially you, otterhound.

Jon Brush
Shelter Island NY and Boston

Very nice

Nice work looks great

Does anyone have the dimensions of the instrument panel and storage box on port and stb side of a 73' tsunami? Was wondering if the new G2 display will fit and possibly a small gps/sounder unit flush mounted also. Wishful thinking.
Thx