Eddie W
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Sep 19, 2019
- Messages
- 63
- Location
- usa
- Vessel Name
- Tidal Holm
- Vessel Make
- Mainship 34 MK1 1982
I am replacing the carpet with faux teak and holly and in that process I ripped out the two access steps to the galley and V berth. I will keep the treads, which are in pretty good shape and build a new riser out of mahogany for them.
One of the previous owners attached some plywood to the bottoms of the treads, I am assuming to weigh them down to prevent them from bouncing around while underway. I want to fashion the new riser so the treads will slip into a slide built into the riser and hold them steadfast while underway but still be able to slip them out easily to access the storage the new risers will provide.
So if anyone has steps that incorporate something close to what I am proposing, please chime in and attach pictures if available. Here are a couple pics of what I am starting with and a picture of the in progress floor.
One of the previous owners attached some plywood to the bottoms of the treads, I am assuming to weigh them down to prevent them from bouncing around while underway. I want to fashion the new riser so the treads will slip into a slide built into the riser and hold them steadfast while underway but still be able to slip them out easily to access the storage the new risers will provide.
So if anyone has steps that incorporate something close to what I am proposing, please chime in and attach pictures if available. Here are a couple pics of what I am starting with and a picture of the in progress floor.