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PCP777
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Initially Posted - 03/28/2017 : 09:00:11

So I am having trouble finding the plastic Crib boards for a C25. Also, when looking at Catalina Direct, they have different versions. My old crib boards are broken, and I don't want to spent $500 for teak ones. Has anyone figured this out?

Peter Powers
1979 TR/FK #1390
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Bayview Marina,
Lake Ray Hubbard
Dallas, TX

Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 03/28/2017 : 11:55:15

Hi Peter,

Do you have all of the pieces of your crib boards? If so, you might consider getting a professional woodworker to glue them together, and then you can refinish them yourself.

I did that many years ago. I don't remember what it cost, but it was very reasonable. I found an old photo I took when I brought my boat home. Take a look at my companionway ... 'pretty sad ...

I couldn't find a photo of my crib boards installed, but I did find this one. You can tell they cleaned up pretty well ...

I'm not sure where you might be able to buy plastic crib boards. I do know that a lot of the crib boards have varying dimensions, so you would likely need to do some careful measuring of your old crib boards, and/or the companionway dimensions to get them to fit right.

'Hope you get them fixed/replaced ... good luck!

Buzz Maring

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C-25 SK/SR #68
Lake Dallas, TX

PCP777
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Response Posted - 03/28/2017 : 14:21:29

Thanks Buzz.

Peter Powers
1979 TR/FK #1390
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Bayview Marina,
Lake Ray Hubbard
Dallas, TX

Voyager
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Response Posted - 03/28/2017 : 18:01:09

Not sure how handy you are with woodworking, but the crib boards are very simply made. Each one consists of two boards that butt one another, and two tongue and groove edges. Instead tongue and groove, you could just overlap the edge pieces. You'd probably need 16-18 board feet of teak or mahogany, 8" wide and about 5/4" thick. You could also use red oak if you weren't picky. Or you can find a carpenter to construct it.

Bruce Ross
Passage ~ SR-FK ~ C25 #5032

Port Captain � Milford, CT

panhead1948
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Response Posted - 03/30/2017 : 06:46:26

I made my new crib boards for a material called PLASTEAK. They look good and are maintenance free

stang9150
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Response Posted - 03/31/2017 : 12:59:48

I had some 1/4 inch lexan left from my window project. It works for me I have plenty of room to store it in the boat underway. I don't have any heavy weather concerns where I sail.

islander
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Response Posted - 03/31/2017 : 14:15:32

Ooh, I like that smoked Lexan. Gives it a little more modern look while still providing privacy and light. I'm guessing it's one piece.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

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Response Posted - 04/01/2017 : 10:40:33

When I first got my boat one of the crib boards looked like yours. I was about to replace them but in a last ditch effort I decided to go to a local guy who did furniture restoration and boat cabinetry. For $50.00 he rebuilt the problematic crib board and it looked (and still looks) like new. Just saying that you may be able to restore what you have for less money.

Peter Bigelow
C-25 TR/FK #2092 Limerick
Rowayton, Ct
Port Captain: Rowayton/Norwalk/Darien CT

Dave5041
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Response Posted - 04/22/2017 : 19:47:47

I can give you dimensions in a couple of days if you want. I made them for my last boat, takes no time at all and can be as 1, 2, or 3 pieces

Dave B. aboard Pearl
1982 TR/SK/Trad. #3399
Lake Erie/Florida Panhandle

islander
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Response Posted - 04/23/2017 : 04:07:23

Thanks Dave but my boards are in excellent condition but if I ever had to replace them I would go that route. I think the size of the boards changed through the years also.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

offshoreaccount
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Response Posted - 04/23/2017 : 07:22:37

There are 4 different sizes used, so definitely measure and don't rely on someone else's dimensions. I'm in the process of replacing mine, and made a set out of cheap ply first.

Offshore Account, 1977 Hull #243. SR, SK

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