Greg Luckett Posted October 21, 2004 Posted October 21, 2004 Forward hatch' date=' built to a design by Maurice Griffiths, way back when, before aluminum hatches even existed. It's curved to follow the cabin top curve[/quote']Is this your design using Maurice's design concepts or his design? If the latter, may I ask where you found it? I am not opposed to buying a book or plan set. From the information you already sent me, I like this guy and too am sad he is no longer with us. Thanks Charlie, Greg. Quote
Charlie Jones Posted October 21, 2004 Author Posted October 21, 2004 Greg- I found the info on the old MAIB site when they had it up as an article. That's long gone but I saved it on my harddrive. I can send it to you, but it's basically the same as the article I gave you the link to. That's about all I've ever found on building the hatch. Quote
Garry Posted October 22, 2004 Posted October 22, 2004 I can vouch for the Griffiths hatch design. I built two for Rosebud back in the mid 80s. I also adapted the self-draining concept for the leading edge of the companionway hatch. In the three years that I cruised on Rosebud, I never had a problem with leakage. I plan to replace the aluminum frame, rubber gasket design hatches (which leak) on Rosita with Griffiths design hatches. I will just add a small wooden coaming about 1" high and 1/2" outside of the existing fiberglass hatch bosses. There will be small gaps at the corners for drainage. I will make the new wooden hatch to fit the outside dimensions of the wooden coaming. Quote
Greg Luckett Posted October 22, 2004 Posted October 22, 2004 Garry, Thanks for the vote. I am now completely convinced and will do the Laguna's forepeak hatch design that way. Man I love this forum. Greg. Quote
Garry Posted October 22, 2004 Posted October 22, 2004 Greg - and anyone else interested: Here is a sketch of some of the details I used on Rosebud's hatches. The teak strips were epoxied in place thenthe gaps were filled with graphite-filled epoxy. As the teak weathered away, the graphite-epoxy stood proud and eventually had to be sanded down. Otherwise, it worked great! When I build hatches for Rosita, I may use Flexteek instead of the teak strips. [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin] Quote
Greg Luckett Posted October 23, 2004 Posted October 23, 2004 Garry, Thankyou very much for that sketch. I wonder if red oak would work well? I have enough stock on hand for that. If not, I will go get some white oak maybe. Greg. Quote
Guest Posted October 23, 2004 Posted October 23, 2004 I just don't know what to say. I like it and I understand the feeling you may be experiencing when the baby leaves home, after so many hours of hands on giving of your soul. [Hows that for those corny Hallmark card lines?] :twisted: We were afforded shots and posts of a lot of the progress, and also waited to hear of the progress. Whats next in your world of boats? Quote
Charlie Jones Posted October 23, 2004 Author Posted October 23, 2004 Thanks Oyster. I've promised my wife that our Rhodes Meridian would now become the primary focus. She wants that boat SAILING, and so do I. Otherwise, I've lots to do. Need some oars for our dink, and also some for our sharpie. Plan to add a third mast step to the sharpie so we can really throttle it down when we need to. I do have a couple of prospects for more boats- we'll see. You know how that goes Quote
Guest Posted October 23, 2004 Posted October 23, 2004 The first one is always the hardest to come by, and after that its making the decision of which project you want to do, during those one ot two year layoffs. Remember, if you have two that almost, always has to be done in the same time frame, there are others that are looking to live up to your standards. :wink: Now what about some action shots?? Yea, Yea????? Quote
Greg Luckett Posted October 23, 2004 Posted October 23, 2004 Forward hatch' date=' built to a design by Maurice Griffiths, way back when, before aluminum hatches even existed. It's curved to follow the cabin top curve[/quote']Charlie, what sort of wood is the hatch made from. It sure is a pretty hatch Quote
John Turpin Posted October 23, 2004 Posted October 23, 2004 I went by to see the Princess at Travis' house today. Travis wasn't home, but Sue let me crawl over the boat for a while. First of all, it looks huge. It's hard to believe that it's a 22 footer. The interior looks cavernous compared to my P-19 Potter. It's a beauty, Charlie. Quote
Greg Luckett Posted October 24, 2004 Posted October 24, 2004 I am truly envious and would love to actually do that. Quote
Charlie Jones Posted October 24, 2004 Author Posted October 24, 2004 Greg- ALL the trim is mahogany except the side plates on the tiller and the two accent strips in the boom gallows. All varnished with Z Spar 2015 John- glad you saw the boat, Travis sent me pics from his sail yesterday. Sounds like he had a ball. Quote
Greg Luckett Posted October 24, 2004 Posted October 24, 2004 Is there a good supply house for Mahogany on the coast? I used to buy it from Newman's in Gulfport, MS, back in the 70s but haven't a clue any more. I have not found any local stock yet. Quote
Rob Blackburn Posted October 28, 2004 Posted October 28, 2004 Do you have any shots of the boat on the water underway or even a profile of it on the trailer from 20 yards back? It does look huge. After my recent trip my kids would have given a finger for a cabin. Rob Quote
Charlie Jones Posted October 28, 2004 Author Posted October 28, 2004 Travis sent me this picture today. The boat IS big for a 22 footer. Mucho room inside, in the cockpit and below. His first sail he had 7 aboard. [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin] Quote
Dale Niemann Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 Charlie, you have done an excellent job. The boat looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing all your construction shots, ideas and now final shots of all your efforts. Dale Quote
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