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Flybridge deck/Back deck roof
Most of the 53MY's I've seen have the "popcorn" ceiling with no visible structural elements. The photo below was off YW and I copied it for inspiration. It has a structural grid on the ceiling, which is smooth and painted. Is this original Hatteras in certain years? I am assuming it is on top of the laminate and decorative, not structural. Comments? Thanks.
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WOW ! A great upgrade from the popcorn. Looks finished .
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Mine has the grid and no popcorn ... debating whether to paint or to add some panels to get a flush look. Either thin starboard or maybe even white Formica. Panels would also allow to add some recessed LEDs
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The popcorn was added to later years. I wish they would have never switched from the smooth.
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Originally Posted by
Pascal
Mine has the grid and no popcorn ...
Now is it still a laminate with the grid for pretty? Or is it a single layer of fiberglass with the grid (structural) exposed?
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Originally Posted by
oscarvan
Now is it still a laminate with the grid for pretty? Or is it a single layer of fiberglass with the grid (structural) exposed?
It s the standard Hatteras balsa core laminate. I have to guess the grid is to improve rigidity and I see no aesthetic benefits to it.
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Smooth with grid on my 1973 43DC.
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Smooth with grid in my 1979 43DC.
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Smooth with grid, ‘72 43DC!
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Smooth with grid on my 1980 43 DCFB.