Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Any one know where to get custom console door made?
Posted by Bake on 01/23/10 - 2:57 PM
#1
After cutting and raising my console 4 inches the side door I had off a newer montauk look strange on there. Does any one know of a good place to get a starboard door with frame made?
[img]http://www.whalercentral.com/images/photoalbum_3/useralbum_31/raisingconsole3_t1.jpg[/img]
Edited by Bake on 01/24/10 - 1:56 PM
Posted by captaincurt on 01/23/10 - 3:13 PM
#2
If you did all that work I'm sure you could make a very nice set. I removed all the wood from my Montauk [Tired of the work] and made it all Star Board. Ive got mixed feelings .I like the clean and easy maintenance but was not ready for the pores in Star Board. All the cut ends collect some dirt and Ive even developed some black growth on it. A couple tips.Use SHARP blades,cut slow or it can melt.If you sand don't use Emery cloth only sand paper. The dark color can stain the end grain.Carpentry 101
Posted by DWinter on 01/24/10 - 7:08 AM
#3
There are is a lite version of "starboard" that will be porous. If I recall correctly, starboard is the trade name, it just gets used generically for those types of plastics. One type is a bit heavier but is not porous. Whaler uses the heavier type material for newer helm doors on the montauks, but you can see the lite version on some interior parts on many boats. Its kinda weird, the lite version actually is actually more rigid.
Posted by captaincurt on 01/24/10 - 8:11 AM
#4
DWinter I belive you are correct on density and the light stuff is rigid I used it for my front hatch and it hasent sagged yet.(and I have a couple Full size fishing buddies LOL)
Posted by Bake on 01/24/10 - 9:34 AM
#5
You know I have not really thought about trying to make any. I have a lot of hand tools but to cut good straight edges I end up clamping stuff to run a skill saw down. Plus now I find out there are different types of star board. So I really do not know where to start. I think I would get a nicer piece from someone who has done a bit of this work.
Posted by RB89BW on 01/24/10 - 4:00 PM
#6
Hi I am also rebuilding my center console for a 22 outrage try this link for some doors. I also have some other leeds and will follow up with you on how I made out. Please do the same.
Ray
http://www.buckwoodcraft.com/Default.htm
Posted by bottomfish on 01/24/10 - 6:48 PM
#7
Buck woodcraft makes some pretty nice stuff. Not the cheapest around but I converted my Montauk to all Starboard and so far I love it. They can make anything you want and the finish is very nice. Pics on my project page.
Posted by Bake on 01/24/10 - 7:10 PM
#8
thanks for the reply's guys.
Posted by David Pendleton on 01/24/10 - 7:21 PM
#9
What about Nautical Lumber? They make fantastic stuff.
http://www.nauticallumber.com/
Starboard is for new(er) Whalers; like mine. :)
Edited by David Pendleton on 01/24/10 - 7:22 PM
Posted by Bake on 01/25/10 - 10:18 AM
#10
I checked nautical lumbers site but did not see any plastic stuff. Very nice wood work there for sure. I have not sent a e mail to them on possible price as of yet.
Posted by Jim R on 01/25/10 - 6:33 PM
#12
I use these guys to make things out of wood and starboard from time to time on some of the boats I've worked on. They supply just about everything and have a good in house carpenter:
http://www.seafarermarine.com/. Give then the dim's and they can probably make it lickety split.
Posted by George More on 01/26/10 - 10:28 AM
#13
Try Teak Isle out of Florida. They make custom doors that are nice and CNC cut.