[C320-list] Cabin sole replacement project..

[Jeff Hare]

Hi All,

While this isn't strictly about the C320, I posted an album of pictures for
the Cabin sole replacement project I've essentially finished for an O'Day
322 which is similar to the 320 in layout.

http://www.catalina320.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=296

I used Lonwood Marine laminate purchased from Defender applied over Merranti
A/B -BS1088 marine plywood. I believe this is what they use for floors in
the MKII and newer Catalina Yachts but they haven't confirmed it.

I spoke with the manufacture's technical department for some time about the
application I was going for and they provided a letter from Lonseal, Inc.
and Gougeon Brothers, Inc. that certifies using West Systems Epoxy thickened
with 406 silica for adhering the flooring material.

The new floor came out looking pretty good and I've even made a fitted
"winter work rug" by using my patterns so that he can protect the floor in
the off season and still access the bilge compartments when work is being
done.

So, I'd say if anyone needed a new cabin sole, this is certainly a doable
project.

Cheers,

Jeff Hare
Woodbine II #809

[Jeff Hare]

Hi All,

The MKII boats that have the synthetic Lonwood cabin sole and the older
boats have the Loncoin flooring in the galley. So, I had an interesting
conversation with the technical guys at the Mfgr. He mentioned I should
pass along this maintenance tidbit, especially as we all like to put
non-skid rugs down to protect the flooring.

"The material will last a long time and is relatively maintenance free so
that customers can enjoy the flooring for a long time and not worry about
future maintenance costs. Just keep bleach and ammonia away from the
flooring and do not place rubber backed rugs on top of the vinyl. The
rubber reacts with PVC and causes a chemical reaction called plasticizer
migration whereby the Lonseal will turn yellow over time. Vinyl backed rugs
or the gel mats are great."

I believe using rubber cane tips as feet for the bottom of the boarding
ladder instead of plastic is probably an example of the yellowing he refers
to. I've seen it on several boats.

-Jeff Hare
#809

[Kaare Wold]

Thanks for sharing that information Jeff. Your valuable and informative
contributions to this group is really appreciated.
Kaare & Mary Wold
Sheet Music #945