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Photos of the helm station and galley (both refinished)

April 9 2006 at 7:09 PM

Paul (no login)

Response to Finally reached our anchorage for the day

Awhile ago I posted a thread on the finishing of woodwork on this boat, and here is a shot showing how it has held up over the years. The side panels around the helm are replacements I sourced out of New England, true Philippine ribbon sliced veneer, marine plywood. The original pieces were painted white and somewhat rotted in places, so I used them as a pattern. These pieces were finished flat with a foam roller.

A while ago I posted images of the galley renovation I did, and this is a nice daylight photo showing the installation.

For those who may be interested, the galley renovation thread and more photos can be found here
http://www.network54.com/Forum/message-424840-1128230965-

Paul

1966 38 Commander Express
Original 427 power

This message has been edited by FEfinaticP on Apr 10, 2006 4:56 AM

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The journey back upstream (almost dark) - Paul on Apr 9, 2006

Wow - Leon on Apr 11, 2006

Hello Leon ! (welcome aboard!) - Paul on Apr 11, 2006

It's amazing what good woodwork will do for a boat - Echols, Howard on Apr 11, 2006

NICE job on that woodwork ! - Tom Slayton on Apr 19, 2006

Hello Leon, here's that stain number for you - Paul on Apr 24, 2006

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