I’m still plodding along in the V-berth. Sealing all sides and insulating the back-side of all panels that face the hull adds a lot of time to the process, but we think it will be worth it in the end.
Mastermind fine kerf plunge saw is great for cutting hatches in panels
The laser on the saw isn’t very useful since it doesn’t perfectly align with the blade. But the metal guide that comes with it works well. With a 1/16″ kerf, it makes nice, tight hatches.
Jigsaw finishes the cuts in the corners
48-year old coating needs to come off
These panels were originally the V-berth bed foundations. Some water had come in through the hatch and ruined the sealer coat, but the wood underneath is in great shape.
Old school marine plywood
It took a lot of epoxy to fully wet out the back-side
The old plywood just kept drinking up the epoxy. It took four coats before it was finally saturated. Then I applied the hatch frames and Buffalo Batt insulation.
Press the insulation into the epoxy and go home
Next day, looks good!
Ready to paint the front side
Nice insulation!
Next up in our 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: The Helm Windshield Opener Cover
1969chriscraftroamer46 