Jonathan, Can't help with 1 and 2, but I recall someone suggesting screwing the old boards to the new ones to be sure the holly is lined up. I would use penetrating epoxy on edges and bottom. It is the consistency of varnish. It is not clear so I would test it on a scrap before deciding whether to use it on the top.
I used Epiphanes RapidClear on my companionway steps this year (3 coats). So far, no signs of wear! They make RapidCoat, which is tinted to match older wood. I've used that elsewhere and am happy with the results. Both can be applied after a few hours of drying, so you can get 2-3 coats done in a day. Joel On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11:33 AM, Indigo via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: > I am just about to start on the project to replace the teak and Holly > cabin sole on Indigo. I have gleaned much info / advice from past postings > on this list, but was wondering if anyone has prepared a "step by step" > guide. > > Things I need help on! > > 1) steps to ensure that the Holly lines up exactly for each piece. I > recently asked, and was told I need 2 pieces of 4' x 8' to complete the job > and allow the lines to match up - but I thought from past postings that 3 > pieces are needed. Can someone who has done a 35mkiii confirm which? > > 2) best tool(s) to use to cut out the new pieces using the old boards as > templates. Any tips / techniques to ensure accuracy and minimise damage to > new veneer? > > 3) I know I should epoxy the underneath (and sides?) of the boards - how > many coats are advised - can the first coat be "thin" to aid penetration > into the plywood? > > 4) advice on what to use for the top surface - presumably a polyurethane > varnish - preferred brand, number of coats recommended, what finish (matt, > semi-gloss, gloss?) > > -- > Jonathan > Indigo C&C 35III > SOUTHPORT CT > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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