When I had my CD27, it had a clear splash board for the center section. Does anyone have a source for obtaining one of these or have they manufactured one out of the raw materials? It would be great to have one on the 25D.
Thanks
Bob B.
BundyR@aol.com
Lexan Splash Boards
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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JimL
Re: Lexan Splash Boards
Bob, I'm not quite sure what you're referring to, but I have some interesting info about working Lexan. Of all the plastics, Lexan is one of the strangest. It can be worked JUST LIKE sheet metal! You can cold bend it, bend it in a sheet metal break, and even double break (an X pattern) across large flats to prevent oil canning (allows use of thinner stuff, that costs less). Edges can be bent (in a break) to 90 degrees to provide appropriate thickness. Parts can be made that will drop into standard 3/4" slots, for example. A sheet metal shop (or heating/A/C shop) will be able to break your bends if you don't have your own break (I have a home-made one, constructed of angle iron, channel iron, and some hand shaped 1/2" steel plate for the roll blocks).
The only real down side is that Lexan doesn't like UV, and the only paint that sticks to it is the stuff used on RC car bodies. If you make up panels, and want to paint part or all of them, put the paint on the back side, to prevent scratching. Hope this is interesting or helpful.
The only real down side is that Lexan doesn't like UV, and the only paint that sticks to it is the stuff used on RC car bodies. If you make up panels, and want to paint part or all of them, put the paint on the back side, to prevent scratching. Hope this is interesting or helpful.
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Bob B.
Must be something other than lexan
It must be something other than lexan then. This material is the thickness of my teak splash boards in the companionway and as clear as glass. I will keep checking about.
Thanks for the info on lexan. Didn't know that it was so versatile.
Bob B
BundyR@aol.com
Thanks for the info on lexan. Didn't know that it was so versatile.
Bob B
BundyR@aol.com
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Larry DeMers
Re: Lexan Splash Boards
On DeLaMer, we bought a sheet of Lexan (1/4 in) and then made a teak frame for it to mount in. This frame with lexan in it is slid into place in place of the center drop board, allowing light in to the boat, but the snow and wind are kept out. It has fared well over about 12 years, although it is a bit scratched up now.
I would not want to pay for a full 3/4 in. thick piece of lexan to replace the center drop board itself..too heavy, too expensive. Use Acrylic plastic instead if you are sure this how you want to go. Look up plastic sales in the phone book, and find one that sells to the public. I did this with a home-made freezer compartment for our reefer last summer, and it is a breeze to cut and glue together. The cost if a lot less than Lexan too.
Cheers,
Larry DeMers
s/v DeLaMer
Cape Dory 30 #1 on Lake Superior!
demers@sgi.com
I would not want to pay for a full 3/4 in. thick piece of lexan to replace the center drop board itself..too heavy, too expensive. Use Acrylic plastic instead if you are sure this how you want to go. Look up plastic sales in the phone book, and find one that sells to the public. I did this with a home-made freezer compartment for our reefer last summer, and it is a breeze to cut and glue together. The cost if a lot less than Lexan too.
Cheers,
Larry DeMers
s/v DeLaMer
Cape Dory 30 #1 on Lake Superior!
Bob B. wrote: When I had my CD27, it had a clear splash board for the center section. Does anyone have a source for obtaining one of these or have they manufactured one out of the raw materials? It would be great to have one on the 25D.
Thanks
Bob B.
demers@sgi.com
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will parker
Re: Must be something other than lexan
It took me a while to figure out what you meant by "splash boards". I've always heard them referred to before as "hatch boards". But "splash boards" is fine too. Although I hope it isn't too descriptive of your sailing conditions.
With regard to clear lexan, I replaced all the windows on one side of my house with lexan panes in order to defend against golf ball strikes. You can't tell it's not glass, except the lexan doesn't shatter. The lexan is as clear as glass and it is literally bullet proof. When struck by a ball, you can't even find the spot where the ball hit. And after about 4 years, I discern absolutely no sun damage.
Will
"Jambalaya"
whildenp@flinet.com
With regard to clear lexan, I replaced all the windows on one side of my house with lexan panes in order to defend against golf ball strikes. You can't tell it's not glass, except the lexan doesn't shatter. The lexan is as clear as glass and it is literally bullet proof. When struck by a ball, you can't even find the spot where the ball hit. And after about 4 years, I discern absolutely no sun damage.
Will
"Jambalaya"
Bob B. wrote: It must be something other than lexan then. This material is the thickness of my teak splash boards in the companionway and as clear as glass. I will keep checking about.
Thanks for the info on lexan. Didn't know that it was so versatile.
Bob B
whildenp@flinet.com
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Glen Snader
Re: Lexan Splash Boards
Bob:
I will be glad to build these for you. I use a polycarbinate material and have made hatches from this for years. Give me the size and how many boards you want and I will give you a price.
Glen
glen@hobbymarine.com
I will be glad to build these for you. I use a polycarbinate material and have made hatches from this for years. Give me the size and how many boards you want and I will give you a price.
Glen
glen@hobbymarine.com
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Ron Musk
Re: Must be something other than lexan
Bob,Bob B. wrote: It must be something other than lexan then. This material is the thickness of my teak splash boards in the companionway and as clear as glass. I will keep checking about.
Thanks for the info on lexan. Didn't know that it was so versatile.
Bob B
I have a material called "Tuffack-CM-2",an abrasion resistant polycarbonate manufactured by Ato-Haas North America. It is supposedly UV-stabilized and stronger than "Lexan" with pretty much the same machinability.I'm using it to replace the lights in the hatches on my 1977 CD30C.I was able to get it from Industrial Saftey Supply in W.Htfd.,Ct.but I would think any plastic supplier could get it.I recall paying $35.00 for 2, 1/4"x20"x20" pieces.
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