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Hello,
I am looking to add new wood seats and a console to my 1979 15' Sport and want to find the dimensions and measurements so i can build and varnish myself. Had no luck so far, any ideas? Thanks,
Don
What about using the existing ones as templates? I'll try to pull the cover off mine this weekend and measure them for you if no one else knows. I got my wood from Mike at Nautical.
If you are interested, use a stain first, then about 10 coats of varnish, then 2-3 coats of acrylic sprayed over top. Sand 320 by hand between each coat after 24 hour dry. It'll take you a month but if you keep it garaged or covered it's the way to go. Also, if you are going for longevity, test fit the peices and assemble the parts as a single unit (not including hinged parts) and finish it altogether. Predrill your mount holes so you can seal it completely.
Thanks James. Yes, measuring the existing would be my first choice, but my hull presently contains just 2 bench seats and I am looking to reproduce a set up like this one: http://www.specialtymarine.com/BOSTON-WHALER-15-SUPER-SPORT-MAHOGANY-WOOD-INTERIOR-p118.html, that I can ideally produce the individual parts, assemble and install. I know I can build something close, however, I'd like it to be authentic. Thanks for the lacquering procedure, will definitely follow that when the time comes.
There are plans on this site for an interior like yours. You just need to find them. If you have some woodworking skills you should have no trouble building a new interior. Its not rocket science as some make it out to be. Buy 5/4" X 12" rough sawn sapele mahogany and have it planed to 1 1/16" for the seats, 3/4" for everything else. Thirty board feet should should do it. It should cost about $5.00 a board ft. That's what I pay in Central Fl. Look in the archives here for varnish instructions. Alot has been written about it by myself and others. again its not rocket science to acieve great results. Forget the fancy stuff, with good quality varnish you should be able to see your reflection after 7 or 8 coats.
Thanks Rich, your boat looks amazing, great job! I agree, it's quite simple and I have above average woodworking capability, but am looking for component dimensions for the wood. I will go back through the site and see if I can find some, as I agree, i'm sure they must exist on here somewhere…! I do like the lacquering processes I have seen described and will definitely follow them.
Thanks again,
Don
