Yes Sky, I do still "lurk" on this site. I gave up boating about 5 or 6 years ago when I passed 80 and I
couldn't do very much on the boat anymore. Getting a part time captain to take care of it proved impossible
and even kneeling down to secure lines became a chore. But I digress.... Over the last 50 plus years I
have owned 4 Hatteras'. The first 3 all had beautiful wood interiors. I needed a 3rd stateroom for my
granddaughters as they spent a good bit of every summer in NJ and we stayed on the boat mostly.. I sold
my last 43 DC and bought a 1982 Motor Yacht. Needed way too much work but I figured I can do anything
given enough time. One of the previous owners in his infinite wisdom (lack of) decided to have the entire
boat Awlgripped....including the interior... Outstanding paint job but between the white bulkheads and the
mirrors everywhere, it looked like a New Orleans house of ill repute. I thought it would not be a big deal to remove the paint and mirrors. After I did a
little, it became evident that I would never get it back to original looking wood do I decided to bite the
bullet and I gutted the entire interior down to the fiberglass interior of the hull. Bought a bunch of 1/2"
Afromosia plywood and some matching veneer and went to work. Took the best of about a year but it
came out very well. I must caution that this is not a project for the faint of heart or a tight budget. Being
retired and woodworking a major hobby (I have a complete wood shop with all professional quality machines)
It worked for me. I still have some large 2 1/2" by 12 inch boards left over in my wood rack that was used
for all the solid teak parts and new cabinets. I am going on 87 now so I am limited with what I can do
but I would love to help out in your project in any way I can, depending on where you are located. I am
in Central Jersey (near exit 8A)of the Tpke. Please call me if you like and we can talk about your potential
project.... WalterP 732-991-5665
991-5665
