Tambour Door

[BobSmalser]

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[Dave Fleming]

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[Frank Hagan]

How about something like Sunbrella or other outdoor fabric? Even marine vinyl might work.

[Florin {VACATIONER}]

You'd almost think that fabric used for awnings on motorhomes would work great. Looks pretty tough to me.

Cheers

Florin

[Craig]

Florin a 24x48" replacement awning is $168US. You don't want that stuff. Very good boat cover fabric can be had for $10 US and up. Sunbrella is about $17 per yard at 60" wide. The staves could be riveted as opposed to epoxy. 5200 would work better for something that needed to give but stay put. It is forever so be careful what you get it on. Bob search on boat covers or bininis to find the fabric suppliers.

[Steve Day]

Bob,

What model Hartley is that? I built one about 28 years ago and it was a great boat. Mine was an 18, but I don't remember that particular cabin door configuration.

The centerboard looks just like my memories of the one on my boat.

Thanks,

Steve

[kevgrn114]

Looks like a Hartley 16' ??

I've been looking at the Hartley 28 for the next big boat project I do if my Vacationer stays afloat.

It has some pretty decent room for different configurations.

[BobSmalser]

It's a Hartley 14, Steve.

Was gonna build a Weekender as a wedding gift for my oldest but found this unfinished project in Oregon. The fellow built it in 1969-1970 of all old-growth DF framing, exceptional DF plywood and fastened with bronze.

He finished it well enuf for a trial and terrified his wife on Oregon's rather rugged part of the Pacific....put it in the barn under a tarp...and it stayed there until last year when I found it.

I'm making it into a pocket cruiser so the kids can do the San Juans in summer...completing the rig and adding a spinnaker, finishing the interior, adding electrics, compass and safety gear, a couple bronze winches...etc.

Am using all reclaimed bronze goodies off of Ebay I been collecting all winter....lights, vents, etc:

And I may wind up building a conventional, 3-board door....all my mockups of tambour options are harder to store than a conventional door, and space is a problem in a boat this small.

I'll have it done within three weeks.

[Steve Day]

Oh Yeah,

That's a Hartley. The double chine is really cool. I remember she sailed well and emulated a rounded hull. She sailed quite well and I remember many times out on the Indian River near the St. Lucie Inlet with her. Even got her outside in the Atlantic a few times. She handled the Atlantic swell very well.

You may be a lot better off using the 3 board door. It's really easy to store those boards on a bunk, under the mattress where they are out of the way. Besides that is a potential place to show off really nice brightwork.

Using the brass fittings and hardware will give her a really nice "classic" look, too.

Best of luck with her and good luck to her new skipper/owner.

Steve

[Florin {VACATIONER}]

Wow Craig, I didn't think that awning stuff was sooo bloody expensive. I guess that was a bad idea. At least I know I won't be planning on ever making anything out of that stuff. It's probably heavy as hell too. What is "Sunbrella" fabric, I don't think I've ever seen the stuff?

Florin

[capt jake]

I really like the Hartley lines. I nearly went with that design, but like you, something else fell in my lap. Sweet little boat.

Like Steve said, I think conventional drop boards would serve the purpose better in the long (and short) run.

I have two boards on mine and had absolutely no leaks during the monsoon we had on the weekend of my launch. I was always worried about my set-up, but it weathered the storm quite well.

[Frank Hagan]

Wow Craig' date=' I didn't think that awning stuff was sooo bloody expensive. I guess that was a bad idea. At least I know I won't be planning on ever making anything out of that stuff. It's probably heavy as hell too. What is "Sunbrella" fabric, I don't think I've ever seen the stuff?

Florin[/quote']

Sunbrella is a polyester fabric ... I think, anyway. Its used a lot in marine applications because the stuff allows water to pass through but doesn't rot. You can get more info on it, and see pricing for it, at http://www.sailrite.com

[BobSmalser]

I wound up going the conventional route:

Coved to fit slots designed for plywood. Capped, lexan glazed, weatherstripped, locking and a compartment tailored for it beneath the seats.

Old-growth q-sawn WRC highgraded from leftovers from last year's boat planking stock. 4/4 X 2" strips edgejoined with poly and epoxy laminated to luan doorskin to reinforce the edges. H. Mahog cap, Purpleheart accents.

Yeah, I know

[Craig]

That really looks nice Bob.

FLorin the Sunbrella is pricy but worth the money. Actually when new it will not lot water pass but air will flow through the weave. It can be washed mechanically if heavily soiled but must then be retreated for wowoterproofing It lasts for a long time down here wawarrenteedor 5 years or so and usually last for about 10 if not allowed to build up with dirt etc. But still too much to back a door. Reremember f it says marine it equals aviation and means big $$$$$. There are other fabrics that would work fine up there anandre much less expansive. Franks idea to start at Silrite is a good one. Branch out from there.

[Mike Pennington]

Nice boat Bob,

Your kids will do fine in the SJI's with her, I miss Orcas. I lived there for two years awhile back :roll:

Heck, I wouldn't mind sailing her myself :wink:

[Steve Day]

Very nice work, Bob.

They will enjoy that little boat. It looks quite beautiful.

Steve

[BobSmalser]

Spose to be painting, but it's still raining....