[Rhodes22-list] cabin top sliders

[Graham Stewart]

I have been checking out the starboard and there appears to some problems
using it for cabin top sliders. First, pieces that would allow me to cut 40"
are big in other dimensions making the cost very substantial, 2) bonding the
material is not possible so using smaller pieces is not feasible, and 3) it
cannot be painted and the available colours would not likely match what I
have. So, back to the drawing board. 
A second thought I have is to use composite decking for  all trim. The
advantages are that It is much less expensive than starboard, readily
available, and comes in the right dimensions for my purposes, and also seems
to be maintenance-free. I would use the grey as it looks like nicely
weathered teak and the colour would likely go with my deck. Has anyone used
composite decking for trim and if so, how did it work out?
Graham

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
R22RumRunner at aol.com
Sent: June-30-13 8:10 AM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] cabin top sliders

My 88 model has the teak sliders which require attention from time to time,
but I like the look of wood. The newer boats come with UV stabilized UHMWPE.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 6/30/2013 1:26:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
gstewart8 at cogeco.ca writes:

I am  wondering if anyone has replaced the sliders on the pop top that guide
the  sliding hatch? My old 74 has badly weathered teak with what looks  like
formed Formica strips below the hatch flanges - presumably as wear  strips. 
I
would like to replace the teak and Formica strips with aluminium  or some
other material that is easy to maintain. I am also wondering what  is used
on newer boats as I understand that most of the teak trim was  dropped over
the years.
Thanks,

Graham 


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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]  On Behalf Of Leland
Sent: June-19-13 9:15 AM
To:  rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Problem with Main  Sail shackle with screw pin

Mike,

Aside from Stan, I'm thinking  you might have more years sailing a Rhodes
than anyone else on this  list.  If you retired back in the early 80s you
might even be older  than Stan!  :)

Good story.  I assume you have a motor  now.

Lee



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