Teak and Holly Plywood size

[ghebbns]

Hi all,

Just a warning that I just purchased a 1990 C34 that needs a fair bit of work done.  I am going to try and do as much as I can myself, so will be asking lots of questions.  I will always use the search function first as I can already tell that most of my questions have been covered before.

I have seen some discussions on this topic, but I did not see a definitive answer.  I have to replace the teak and holly flooring.  I have the originals for a pattern and they are 3/8ths plywood with a veneer.  My local suppliers only seem to carry 1/4 and 1/2.  I am tempted to go with the 1/2 and can't seem to think what the downside (other than additional cost) of this would be.  Am I missing something?

Thanks,

Greg

[2ndwish]

The flooring is recessed into the fiberglass. If you go too thick, a potential downside is tripping over 1/8" which sticks up. This will lead to chipping on the edges and corners over time.
My $0.02. Congratulations on the purchase.

T

[Jim Hardesty]

Welcome.  You make a fine choice.   One of the advantages being a Catalina owner is availibility of replacment things.  If I recall correctly you can purchase replacments from the original supplier to Catalina.  Don't know any details, but think that it would be worth looking into.  Please keep us posted, at some point that will come to the top of my to-do list.
Jim

[Ron Hill]

Greg : If you look on the web you can find some artificial teak & holly sole.  I believe it is 3/8" thick and very minimal maintenance as compared to the SOFT wooden sole.  A thought

[Les Luzar]

I believe the original supplier of the teak and holly sole is H & L Woodwork in Southern California. I have the number as 323-636-1718. I have the contact as Ron. This will provide at least one option for you to think about and compare.

[ghebbns]

Thanks for all the replies.  One of the disadvantages of being in Canada is that shipping anything from the US becomes much more expensive (shipping, customs, etc.).  That is why I am trying to stay local (although it wouldn't hurt to price things out).  I did think about the artificial flooring but I think the cost will well exceed the approx. $600 for 2 sheets of teak and holly plywood.  Cost is becoming an issue as it looks like I am going to need a new genoa as the one included with the boat is a tan bark sail and the Admiral says there is no way she is sailing on a boat with a red jib and a white main :)

So let me ask my question in a slightly different way.  Which do you think would be better, going with the 1/2 and being a little too high or the 1/4 and being too low?

Thanks,

Greg

PS I just came back from the boat and I have a long list of questions but I will space them out over the winter months :)

[Stu Jackson]

Greg, I understand the shipping costs to Canada.  In some cases, Canadian importers may have been able to "source" what you are looking for.  I've read on other forums that manufacturers can use regular mail/UPS or some other method to get "stuff into" Canada.  It might be worthwhile to investigate further with the particular individual vendor, who may have a history of doing just that.  After all, you folks represent a LOT of customers.

Failing that, I've "smuggled" stuff across the border for fellow C34'ers. not that I'd ever admit it in writing, right?    I'd meet you in Pt. Roberts, but I'm not coming up until Xmas, sorry.    

[Ron Hill]

Greg : If you go with the local T&H wooden sole, go with the 1/4" or there is a metric about that size.  Then epoxy on 1/16 " strips so you get the flooring to the 3/16" - "No Trip" height. 

[patrice]

Hi,
One thing to try.  Try to find a supplier that can supply the type of wood you need, pattern and thickness.
Then go check with your local vendor and see if he could order the material for you.  Some of them will be happy to help.  ANd tell him you'll give him good reference to your sailing friends to come shop at his store :-)