Cockpit entrance covers

[Mhvoiceuk]

Does anyone know of a company that makes wooden cockpit entrance covers to order (the ones you slide into place when you lock the boat - I'm sure they have a name but I don't know what it is). Mine are in two parts and the lower one has started rotting. I've seen smoked plastic ones (bit 70's) and louvred ones which look nice - but do they keep the cabin dry if it gets a bit blowy and rainy at the same time?

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[Gunfleet]

washboards is the word yr looking for. But I can't answer the rest of your questions


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[Mhvoiceuk]

Washboard! That's the word.

Thank you.

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[freebird1]

Washboards are easy enough to make. Just use the old ones as a template and use the best ply you can find. I had to replace mine when my boat was broken into on it's mmoring. The vandels (they didn't take anyhting) threw two of the over the side. I would not go for louvred panels as they are really there to stop you taking on water if you take a wave over the stern. If it is your boat in your picture, it shouldn't be too difficult.

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[wooslehunter]

I just made some new ones. I found an offcut of marine ply at a local Covers. Used the old ones as a template & epoxied the new ones. Cost very little inclucing new shiney stainless steel vents.

If you really do wanr to buy then contact Trafagar Marine in Fareham. I know they supply replacements for Westerly's so I assume they could get some made to your pattern.

Dave

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[mikesharp]

The washboards are not just for security, they should be there if there is any chance of being pooped by a large wave (A wave breaking onto your cockpit) and you should also have a method of securing in place in case of a boat roll.

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[jerryat]

Hi!!

I did exactly the same as Wooslehunter! I don't know what thickness of marine ply he used, but I upgraded my originals from 12mm to 20mm, lipped with hardwood top and bottom to reduce the risk of rot. The final thing was to rebate the sides to fit the existing hatchboard groove. With hatch (wash) boards that thick, we'll feel pretty secure if pooped. I agree re the s/s louvres. Mine (fitted back to back inside and out) are roughly 112mm square and are through bolted with nuts internally sealed with Locktite.

Hope this helps.

Good sailing!

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