Cuddy Door Help
 

I am look at purchasing an old v20 thats missing a cuddy door, was wondering if anyone has a good link to purchase a replacement, or if any has specs/measurments on their door so that I could fabricate one myself. Thanks!
makoshark

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there are many here that could give you the mesurments!!
I would build one out of Starboard and never worry again if it was I.

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I seen a few cuddy doors listed on E-Bay, but if they need replacing, go with Starboard.

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I've built one out of Cedar it looked great and held up great. Weathers just like Teak but much cheaper. Had it on a Chaparral i had

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Mine was gone as well, I will build it out of starboard....

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Cuddy door, I didn't know they came with a cuddy door ;). Just kidding, Mine doesn't have one either.

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in the 70's they did not put them in so I will never have one in my boat

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I had one made out of canvas with snaps. Pros: its wider opening without the door taking up space. dont have to hook it back when you want it open. Clean looking I have pics in my gallery. Cons: i guess secure thing. there is no lock but hell the way i figure if there gonna break in , there gonna f up the door anyway. A lock on a door if they want in aint gonna stop anybody. Slow down maybe... Your call . I like starboard too...

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Hi Mako,

I have made hatches and doors to replace teak ones using ipe wood. Ipe is also called ironwood and comes from South America. Ipe is like teak however it is so dense it will not float and not burn and it is heavier than teak. It is so tough that the boardwalk in Atlantic City NJ is now using ipe instead of pressure treated lumber for the replacement decking. Most of it is darker in color than teak, however, if you can find a lumber yard that has it and lets you pick through their stock, you will find ipe boards that are lighter in color and the lighter color ipe is a dead ringer for teak. It has very few knots and the same grain patterns and it fades to silver grey like teak if it is left unfinished. Another good thing about ipe is that it is about one third the price of teak or about 15 percent more expensive than western red cedar. This wood is very tough and is hard on saw blades and router bits and if you don't have powerful woodworking tools forget about it. Also, it is oily like teak so you need to clean a glue-up joint with acetone so the glue will penetrate. One of the reasons I like my V20 so much is the classic lines of the boat, its performance in rough weather and the teak. I don't like the total tupperware boats much and keeping the wood looking good isn't a big deal for me, especially since I am a woodworker with a fairly complete shop. I am thinking of making a helmsmans seat with storage under it using starboard or mdo plywood with ipe trim.

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Geekie...thanks for the tip on IPE...new to me...as hard as it is, does it NEED a finish on it at all??...

''Total tupperware''...love it ;) ;D ;D ;D...