I agree with the choice of Acrylic, and still like the 1 piece. Easier to store without scratching.
Consider using the "Smoke" version, it's much better for the interior than sitting in the sun with clear....
If you go with the 3 piece, figure out how you will provide rain-off at the section joints. Half lapped or tapered??
Good luck.
Ron C
Impromptu
C&C 38MKIIC....'77
On May 29, 2024 10:39 AM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
I made mine (one piece) out of acrylic (Plexiglass). It doesn't scratch as easily as polycarbonate (Lexan). Don't let your blades (saw or router blades) get hot or they will melt the material. There are several places in and around Portland, OR. that sell both types of material. You don't say where you are located, but if you Google acrylic and your location, something should pop up.Alan Bergen35 Mk III ThirstyRose City YCPortland, OROn Wed, May 29, 2024 at 6:53 AM Karl Kuzis via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:Good day all,Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at:FIREFLY is in need of a hatch board upgrade from her one piece solid wood slab.Looking to move back to a 3 part style with (at least) 1 part made of a clear(ish) plastic.The question to the group is who has used what type of plastic and how have they held up.(Plexiglass vs lexan vs ?)And associated, who has a good source for the material ?I have the ability to shape / cut / etc so I don't need a finished product, simply raw stock material.Thanks in advance for the input!Respectfully, KarlKarl KuzisFIREFLY - C&C 29 Mk 1
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