william.haas
1990 Ericson 28-2
I am taking on the much discussed cabin sole replacement project on my 1990 Ericson 28. I hope that those of you who have recently completed this project can comment on the color of the teak and holly. Attached are images of the new teak and holly marine ply that I have sourced (from Crowleys for those of you around Chicago) and the teak and holly in comparison to the original bilge covers. I have also attached a few images of Danu's cabin so you understand the color/stain of the existing sole and other wood features. Finally, because it seems to often come up I have included a few pictures of the pan under the sole (no glue, three pieces came out as perfectly useable templates - I am aware of how fortunate I am in this regard).
Granted, after 30+ years I am certain that there has been some level of sun discoloration but the difference to me is quite stark and I am not certain it will look great when finished. I had actually hoped to sand the bilge covers and reuse them because they are in good shape - but I think now that approach will not work out given the difference in coloring.
So now that you have the background here are my initial questions... (1) Did you encounter similar differences in color when you took on your sole replacement project? (2) Did the process of sealing and varnishing the teak and holly brighten the color and make it more red? (3) Did you have any challenges with modern teak and holly ply being slightly thinner than the originals on your boat? (4) @JSM , where did you procure your teak and holly from as well as the pull rings in your bilge covers?
Any thoughts, guidance, etc. would be most appreciated.
Granted, after 30+ years I am certain that there has been some level of sun discoloration but the difference to me is quite stark and I am not certain it will look great when finished. I had actually hoped to sand the bilge covers and reuse them because they are in good shape - but I think now that approach will not work out given the difference in coloring.
So now that you have the background here are my initial questions... (1) Did you encounter similar differences in color when you took on your sole replacement project? (2) Did the process of sealing and varnishing the teak and holly brighten the color and make it more red? (3) Did you have any challenges with modern teak and holly ply being slightly thinner than the originals on your boat? (4) @JSM , where did you procure your teak and holly from as well as the pull rings in your bilge covers?
Any thoughts, guidance, etc. would be most appreciated.