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11-25-2014, 03:03 PM
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Senior Member
City: Gainesville, FL
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 243
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Hate Californian "Tomb Entrance"
When I purchased my '88 45MY a few months back, the biggest problem with the boat (in my opinion) was the heavy, unwieldy sliding hatch/door from the aft deck to the saloon. It was like sliding a giant rock away from a tomb entrance! In fact, my wife could barely slide the thing. So, first on my list was to replace that with an actual door - similar to the 45s that were built later on in North Carolina. We had to saw the old sliding hatch/door into about 4 pieces to get the 200 lb. thing out of the boat! I think the new door came out pretty good - except for the fact that my cabinet maker matched the interior teak finish and failed to realize the aft deck wet bar teak had bleached significantly lighter. Oh well - the new door really "opens up" the interior of the boat with lots of light and the ease of use makes living aboard immeasurably better!
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11-25-2014, 03:13 PM
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Guru
City: Punta Gorda, FL
Vessel Name: Aweigh
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 42
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 628
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I did exactly the same thing to my '89 45 MY. Made a world of difference. But...mine matched the outside.
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11-25-2014, 03:14 PM
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Guru
City: Sarasota,FL/Thomasville,GA
Vessel Name: Steppin Stone IV
Vessel Model: Marine Trader Kelly Trawler 46
Join Date: Jul 2013
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I think the contrast looks nice do you have detail pics and ones from inside was thinking about something like this on my MT
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11-25-2014, 03:34 PM
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Guru
City: Pender Harbour, BC
Vessel Name: Gwaii Haanas
Vessel Model: Custom Aluminum 52
Join Date: Sep 2013
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It will bleach out exactly like the cabinet did. Be patient.
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11-25-2014, 04:01 PM
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Senior Member
City: Gainesville, FL
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 243
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...from the inside. I'll try to remember to take some detail shots tonight when I get home.
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"Before you criticize someone, you should first walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you DO criticize them, you'll be a mile away and you'll have their shoes." Stephen Wright.
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11-25-2014, 04:25 PM
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Guru
City: Sarasota,FL/Thomasville,GA
Vessel Name: Steppin Stone IV
Vessel Model: Marine Trader Kelly Trawler 46
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,815
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K
Thanks I am heading to the boat tomorrow
I can not do mine exactly like yours but similar
looking forward to more pics
Thanks
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11-25-2014, 08:41 PM
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Guru
City: Hailing Port: Charleston, SC
Vessel Name: Moonstruck
Vessel Model: Sabre 42 Hardtop Express
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Very nicely done. A huge improvement.
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11-25-2014, 08:49 PM
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Guru
City: Diberville Mississippi
Vessel Name: KnotDoneYet
Vessel Model: 1983 42' Present Sundeck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,450
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Stunning 👍
1983 Present 42 Sundeck
Twin Lehman 135's
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Steve Point Cadet/ Biloxi, Mississippi USA
*Present 42 twin 135 Lehmans
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11-25-2014, 09:06 PM
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Guru
City: Port Townsend, WA
Vessel Name: Traveler
Vessel Model: Cheoy Lee 46 LRC
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,576
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Nice improvement, both from an aesthetic perspective and an ergonomic one!
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11-26-2014, 05:44 AM
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Guru
City: St Augustine,Fl
Join Date: Sep 2009
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He did a very nice job constructing that. A huge improvement .
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11-26-2014, 08:48 AM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,565
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Greetings,
Mr. k.
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RTF
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11-26-2014, 08:49 AM
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Guru
City: Sarasota,FL/Thomasville,GA
Vessel Name: Steppin Stone IV
Vessel Model: Marine Trader Kelly Trawler 46
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RT Firefly
Greetings,
Mr. k.
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I was thinking the same thing!!!
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11-26-2014, 10:01 AM
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Senior Member
City: Gainesville, FL
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 243
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Thanks for the kind words, guys. Here are a few detail pics, as promised...
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"Before you criticize someone, you should first walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you DO criticize them, you'll be a mile away and you'll have their shoes." Stephen Wright.
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11-26-2014, 10:06 AM
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Guru
City: Inside Passage Summer/Columbia River Winter
Vessel Name: Alaskan Sea-Duction
Vessel Model: 1988 M/Y Camargue YachtFisher
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 8,050
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Wow! I didn't see the glass work until it was opened.....Wow!!
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11-26-2014, 10:23 AM
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Guru
City: Sarasota,FL/Thomasville,GA
Vessel Name: Steppin Stone IV
Vessel Model: Marine Trader Kelly Trawler 46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kraftee
Thanks for the kind words, guys. Here are a few detail pics, as promised...
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Thanks so much gives me some ideas that looks amazing
what brand hinges did you use and handle?
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11-26-2014, 10:26 AM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,565
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Greetings,
Mr. k. Re-read post #11 please.
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11-26-2014, 11:35 AM
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Senior Member
City: Gainesville, FL
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 243
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Thanks. The hinges are GEM items and the latch assembly is a discontinued Perko item that we found on the internet. Closest current Perko item is their #0730. Also, the "etched" glass is, in fact, a very nice static cling decal from Window Film | Etched Decals | Screen Magnets | WindowFilmWorld.com. They're about thirty bucks and the ones on the double glass front doors of our house still look great after 15 years. Pretty much fools everyone - even on close inspection. Lots of choices of designs, they install in about 5 minutes and can be peeled right off (and reattached.)
I do have one question for Mr. RTF: Is having one's mind blown a good thing?
ERIC
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"Before you criticize someone, you should first walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you DO criticize them, you'll be a mile away and you'll have their shoes." Stephen Wright.
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11-26-2014, 11:42 AM
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Guru
City: Inside Passage Summer/Columbia River Winter
Vessel Name: Alaskan Sea-Duction
Vessel Model: 1988 M/Y Camargue YachtFisher
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 8,050
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Who would have known.... The Admiral is now looking at her choices..Thanks for sharing.
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11-26-2014, 12:10 PM
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Guru
City: Sarasota,FL/Thomasville,GA
Vessel Name: Steppin Stone IV
Vessel Model: Marine Trader Kelly Trawler 46
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,815
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kraftee
Thanks. The hinges are GEM items and the latch assembly is a discontinued Perko item that we found on the internet. Closest current Perko item is their #0730. Also, the "etched" glass is, in fact, a very nice static cling decal from Window Film | Etched Decals | Screen Magnets | WindowFilmWorld.com. They're about thirty bucks and the ones on the double glass front doors of our house still look great after 15 years. Pretty much fools everyone - even on close inspection. Lots of choices of designs, they install in about 5 minutes and can be peeled right off (and reattached.)
I do have one question for Mr. RTF: Is having one's mind blown a good thing?
ERIC
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We have the fake etched on the one I want to replace and will add one to the new one agree they look great
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11-29-2014, 01:56 AM
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Hospitality Officer
City: Pittwater
Vessel Name: Sarawana
Vessel Model: IG 36 Quad Cabin
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,897
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Terrific idea and great execution.Well done.
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