Anyone ever removed the 'eyebrow' trim pieces on the back of the cabin house? The ones that run along the top edge outboard of the companionway?
I want to know what is underneath them - is it all gelcoat just like the rest of the boat or is there something ugly?
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Jason V
Vancouver, BC, Canada
I have not taken mine off but I would guess that it is just gelcoat with a bunch of spider "stuff".
Ummm....something ain't right....ahh. No mast, mainsheet or any of that nasty stuff that clutters the cabin top. ;)
Bill
s/v Lucky
1984 MK I Hull #266
San Antonio, Texas
nothing but gelcoat and assorted holes for the screws to hold it in place!
Mike Hogan
s/v Ciscocat #226
Mark I XP25, std rig
I think I might get rid of all that wood. 30 year old boats have enough maintenance issues without excess varnishing. Anyone done that? Did it look ok?
Jason V
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Here's a picture I found on Flickr of a newer model. If you could find someone to work up a stainless/plastic companionway hatch border, and cover the epoxy-filled screw holes with some bags I could look pretty good.
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Tobaygo
1987 Catalina 36 MKI
#660
Tampa Bay, FL
Nimue,
i got rid of mine and i have to say i haven't missed them, i love the way teak looks but truthfully i can't say that i am thrilled with the upkeep on exterior teak. where it can be covered it holds up well, if it is not covered, not so much.
just my opinion,
regards,
Mike Hogan
s/v Ciscocat #226
Mark I XP25, std rig
Hi all, I removed mine on my C30 a while back and I think the overall effect is a cleaner look. Less maintenance and the gel coat is brand new!
BTW, I have made an offer on a 1988 C36 that has been accepted. Just trying to sell my boat first.
Bill
S/V Wild Wind, 1988 SR, #813,
Channel Islands Marina, CA