questions about recoring hatches

Gary Hill · #1 02-11-2009, 08:50 PM

I did mine with marine plywood 10 years ago and are still solid. (one piece)

Islandtrader · #2 02-12-2009, 09:20 AM

The basic reason for the squares are so they conform to any crown that you might have. If your area is flat one piece will work fine.

A while back some one who is in the marine boat building business said that when he first started his job was cutting up the scrap plywood into squares..

What's the new buzz phrase...Re-claim, re-use, re-cycle.

bigeasy1 · #3 02-12-2009, 10:10 AM

I did mine with one piece of 1/2" marine plywood,and it worked great.The original was 6x6" pieces,but seeing as the hatch is flat,one piece worked good for me,and was quicker to accomplish.

Briguy · #4 02-12-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

The basic reason for the squares are so they conform to any crown that you might have. If your area is flat one piece will work fine.

A while back some one who is in the marine boat building business said that when he first started his job was cutting up the scrap plywood into squares..

What's the new buzz phrase...Re-claim, re-use, re-cycle.

Or: USE IT UP, WEAR IT OUT, MAKE DUE, DO WITHOUT.

jonesg · #5 02-16-2009, 12:31 PM

A large unsupported layup can easily buckle due to sun heat.
A molded lip won't always prevent it from twisting.

oldfielder · #6 02-16-2009, 07:27 PM

I did mine with nidacore and they've been holding up well for three years.