Shannon & Doran Jones
Member III
It seems every time I start a new project and begin researching 'the best' or 'recommended' it leads to more questions than answers.
My latest project is building a new holder for my chartplotter. When we originally bought our chartplotter the shop had used NavPod waterproof case. It was in great shape and was the correct size for the chartplotter, but was too narrow and didn't fit. We have pondered since that time on how we could make it work. The researching. I finally saw a YouTube video and noticed they had close to what I was thinking and took a photo of the video to use for inspiration.
I have now completed the prototype made out of marine plywood (I will likely change to a solid wood if it works to match the teak table in the cockpit). This solves the first challenge how to make it fit. The next question is finishing, so again I searched for the best marine finish and again have more questions than answers. So, although I have searched the threads I wanted to put it out to the group. What do you recommend and why?
I will be able to refinish in a controlled environment and then take to the boat, but this won't always be the case. I will likely be on the boat when I refinish other items and would like to use something that is versatile and relatively easy to use. I look forward to your responses.
Shannon
My latest project is building a new holder for my chartplotter. When we originally bought our chartplotter the shop had used NavPod waterproof case. It was in great shape and was the correct size for the chartplotter, but was too narrow and didn't fit. We have pondered since that time on how we could make it work. The researching. I finally saw a YouTube video and noticed they had close to what I was thinking and took a photo of the video to use for inspiration.
I have now completed the prototype made out of marine plywood (I will likely change to a solid wood if it works to match the teak table in the cockpit). This solves the first challenge how to make it fit. The next question is finishing, so again I searched for the best marine finish and again have more questions than answers. So, although I have searched the threads I wanted to put it out to the group. What do you recommend and why?
I will be able to refinish in a controlled environment and then take to the boat, but this won't always be the case. I will likely be on the boat when I refinish other items and would like to use something that is versatile and relatively easy to use. I look forward to your responses.
Shannon