Just finished with our new wash board. We took the storm window off of the port side and decided to cut a new wash board for the main companionway. The plexiglass is only 3/8 inch thick and the slot is just under an inch so we needed to find some trim board to make up the space. While we were in North Carolina, we scoured around to find a lumber man. We found Mr Bill Jones, who not only had some nice cherry wood but he also planed it to our exact dimensions of 1/2 inch by 1 inch. For those not in the know, when you buy a piece of lumber the size dimensions are pre planing, so a 2 x 4 is much smaller than 2”x 4”. We finally finished the fitting out and varnishing. This wash board replaces the top two boards and allows much more light into the boat. It is also easier to go in and out than the three board system. It is not perfect but we are very happy with it. Of course now we have to sand and varnish the companionway!
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| Outside Looking In |
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| Inside Looking Out |
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