Companionway step replacement

[Lance Jones]

I was wondering if anyone knew where to get replacement steps for a Mk 1 companion way steps? My upper step unit had a step split in half (long ways). Any ideas?

[RV61]

One of my steps on the MK1 split and the previous owner put 3 wood screws thru
the short end and finished by plugging the drill holes with teak. The step very sturdy but squeaks a little. another option would be call Catalina and see if they can make new ones. If you call let us know if they can make.
Rick

[Mike and Joanne Stimmler]

Lance,
You might try a local furnature repair shop.
Nothing to lose.
Maybe they'll surprise you.

Mike

[hump180]

I had a louver door made for the nav table in my boat. It was missing when I bought it and a shop in Florida made it for me with dimensions over the phone. The shop shipped it to me amd it was a perfect fit. I am certain they could build some stairs as they do all custom boat work with wood and are very good. Perhaps if you shipped it to them they could replicate the piece. Let me know if you want to talk to them and I will find the #.
Bill

[Ken Juul]

Glueing/screwing a doubler (sometimes called a scab) under the step is probably easiest solution.  As only the leading edge will be seen it doesn't need to be teak, just stained a matching color.  If the screws are inserted from the bottom, plugs aren't required.

[Ron Hill]

Lance : The upper step is easy and like Ken said you can scab on a doublet underneath.  Take a piece of aluminum or stainless and used that screwed in from underneath and only you will know.
OR You could also get some 4/6 inch screws and go in from the front with a extra ling drill to make the hole.  Then plug the hole with a teak plug.  A few thoughts.