logo
Welcome Guest! To enable all features please Login or Register.

Notification

Icon
Error
2 Pages12>
Cabin paneling
Options View
Previous Topic Next Topic
trontek
#1 Posted : Wednesday, August 11, 2010 10:10:02 AM(UTC)
trontek

Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts

Groups: Member
Joined: 10/17/2008(UTC)
Posts: 340
Points: 265

Thanks: 2 times
Was thanked: 3 time(s) in 3 post(s)
Remembering that this Cat was built in1963, can someone help identify the type paneling for whenever I get the boat paid for. Needs replacing in spots - but not now....?
File Attachment(s):
DSCF2059.JPG (114kb) downloaded 401 time(s).
Jim

Back to top
Sponsor
Please Register : To weed out spammers, new members may not post until approved. An email is usually sent after approval. This forum is for Marinette Owners and other aluminum boat boaters who wish to share boating information. Aluminum Roamer owners are also welcome. (Do not post content you do not have the right to post and mass (robots) posters are unwelcome. We also have a marine electronics page and lots of Chrysler Engine info. State by what permission you copy content and give credit properly.) The site is now fixed with some more Chrysler information. We have space for pictures on the new location. Use shinkpic to autochange size http://www.onthegosoft.com/sp_download.htm

Great Sites - http://www.marinette.com Marinette Company

http://web.me.com/dougmrose/Doug_Roses_Website/Welcome.html

http://fastjeff.tripod.com/ Repair Tricks and Techniques for Marinettes

http://www.greatlakesmarinetteclub.com/

PLEASE post in the appropriate folder. Please, do not post your actual email address in publicly readable websites. The first rule is be a class act.
Back to top  
collins69s
#2 Posted : Wednesday, August 11, 2010 10:55:50 AM(UTC)
collins69s

Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts

Groups: Member
Joined: 10/25/2009(UTC)
Posts: 387
Points: 521

Thanks: 2 times
Was thanked: 3 time(s) in 3 post(s)
Wow that looks pretty darn good! Kinda looks like maple, but I don't know how well that would hold up on a boat. Call John at Marinette and ask him.
Sean
SIFF SURF
1972 32' FB Express
Twin 318s
Back to top
 |  Edit by user
MaxII
#3 Posted : Wednesday, August 11, 2010 3:20:19 PM(UTC)
Rank: Dedicated Tin Star

Groups: Member
Joined: 12/25/2007(UTC)
Posts: 88
Points: -21
Do you know if this is original? I would assume you could but any type paneling that would suit your style and preverences. It looks like that may be hickory or cypress on the left of the pic but maybe teak or mahogany on the right side of the pic. You would think that Marinette would have used teak or mahogany. Its your boat now and you will have time to think about your choice so be sure to chose something you can live with for a while.

Max
Back to top
Docsnow
#4 Posted : Wednesday, August 11, 2010 8:54:47 PM(UTC)
Docsnow

Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts

Groups: Admin, Administration
Joined: 12/4/2007(UTC)
Posts: 1,871
Points: 4,247

Thanks: 2 times
Was thanked: 28 time(s) in 28 post(s)
Jim,

Have U tried google Think Type in “wood grains” U should be able to come up with something from
the options U’ll get Anxious

Norm,

Big BigMs Live On Applause
http://www.picturetrail.com/gid23690601 Try it now there's music to listen to while U view the Big M's

http://www.PictureTrail..../index.php?clubID=20726 this one for the Pix club


 You'll have bad times, but they'll just wake you up to the good times you weren't paying attention to

Some people try to turn back their odometers.Not me, I want people to know "why" I look this way.I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.
Back to top
Roger2
#5 Posted : Thursday, August 12, 2010 1:12:10 AM(UTC)
Roger2

Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts

Groups: Member
Joined: 12/16/2007(UTC)
Posts: 567
Points: 879

Thanks: 3 times
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
You said paneling needs replaced, are the light areas water streaks? looks pretty shiney, but might try teak oil. Someone may have varnised over water damage? The door & it's trim are teak.

Roger
Sea Jay
1983 37 double cabin, twin 230hp Volvo diesels, twin disk 1.5-1 20X 23 4 blade props
Back to top
rockit
#6 Posted : Thursday, August 12, 2010 7:01:27 AM(UTC)
rockit

Rank: Top Rank Aluminum Star

Groups: Member
Joined: 5/25/2008(UTC)
Posts: 139
Points: 126

Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)
It's often hard to see damage in photos. You can try removing the affected panels and refinishing them. If they are beyond hope, take them to your local lumberyard and see what they can do to help you. (I take it on faith that we in Western PA aren't the only ones who still have local lumberyards.) You may be surprised what you can do by experimenting with stain. I've mixed colors to good effect. Or, if you are O/C, you can remove and refinish all of them to your liking. Even luan might work if you get stain grade on one side and back-prime them.

Joe
Joe
1977 28' Express
Twin 318s, raw water cooled
Ohio River
Back to top
trontek
#7 Posted : Thursday, August 12, 2010 1:48:30 PM(UTC)
trontek

Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts

Groups: Member
Joined: 10/17/2008(UTC)
Posts: 340
Points: 265

Thanks: 2 times
Was thanked: 3 time(s) in 3 post(s)
Thanks, all. I will take and post pics of areas that water damage has lifted the outer veneer coat off the paneling. I think its original and I think it's mahogany - but I'll be searching....
File Attachment(s):
DSCF1582.jpg (117kb) downloaded 289 time(s).
Jim

Back to top
collins69s
#8 Posted : Thursday, August 12, 2010 2:23:13 PM(UTC)
collins69s

Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts

Groups: Member
Joined: 10/25/2009(UTC)
Posts: 387
Points: 521

Thanks: 2 times
Was thanked: 3 time(s) in 3 post(s)
Man that is cool.. How many BigM cat's were made? Any idea?
Sean
SIFF SURF
1972 32' FB Express
Twin 318s
Back to top
trontek
#9 Posted : Friday, August 13, 2010 5:48:16 AM(UTC)
trontek

Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts

Groups: Member
Joined: 10/17/2008(UTC)
Posts: 340
Points: 265

Thanks: 2 times
Was thanked: 3 time(s) in 3 post(s)
Carl(Sorrydog) might know.... This pic is where we tied up overnight at old lock 6 on the Cumberland. Last stop before lock thru Cordell Hull Lock & Dam at Carthage, TN. Lots of folks go down here for Halloween.... About five or six boats can tie here(more if we raft up). Have no idea what is in the water out in the river beyond us - as I just noticed it. That's my brother Mike transffering gasoline.

Duh! That's the plastic Sears dingy upside down on top - no wonder I don't remember a boat out there....
File Attachment(s):
DSCF2028.JPG (121kb) downloaded 261 time(s).
Jim

Back to top
 |  Edit by user
trontek
#10 Posted : Friday, August 13, 2010 11:32:17 AM(UTC)
trontek

Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts

Groups: Member
Joined: 10/17/2008(UTC)
Posts: 340
Points: 265

Thanks: 2 times
Was thanked: 3 time(s) in 3 post(s)
Couple more pics of th' paneling but not the damages area yet
File Attachment(s):
DSCF2058.JPG (117kb) downloaded 246 time(s).
DSCF2059.JPG (114kb) downloaded 245 time(s).
DSCF2060.JPG (115kb) downloaded 240 time(s).
DSCF2061.JPG (112kb) downloaded 236 time(s).
Jim

Back to top
tundrarules
#11 Posted : Friday, August 13, 2010 2:09:11 PM(UTC)
tundrarules

Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts

Groups: Member
Joined: 11/11/2009(UTC)
Posts: 411
Points: 413

Thanks: 22 times
Was thanked: 8 time(s) in 7 post(s)
Cool boat! This is the first time I have seen one of these. Wonder how many were made? I wish we had a picture of every boat manufactured on our site. Wished we had someone from the Marinette engineering or corporate to give us history on our site.

Applause
1985 Marinette 29 Sedan bridge
Twin 318s, 660 hours
New Edelbrock 1409 carbs (working like a charm)
Original Electronic Ignition, Blaster 2 coils, 90 deg plug wire universal kit cut to fit
Raw water system
Freshwater always
Located Pickwick Lake, TN,MS,AL

RETRO BOATS ARE COOL

If the guys on this forum take their time to help you, have the courtesy to update your thread with the resolution.
Back to top
fishnatic
#12 Posted : Saturday, August 14, 2010 2:41:24 AM(UTC)
Rank: Dedicated Tin Star

Groups: Member
Joined: 3/2/2008(UTC)
Posts: 58
Points: 89
what do you have for engines,what is cruising speed,how does it handle 2-3 foot waves. what is gas capacity,never saw one in my area of michigan,thanks for pics and your time,Bill
Back to top
trontek
#13 Posted : Saturday, August 14, 2010 10:12:37 AM(UTC)
trontek

Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts

Groups: Member
Joined: 10/17/2008(UTC)
Posts: 340
Points: 265

Thanks: 2 times
Was thanked: 3 time(s) in 3 post(s)
A pair of 454's, 20x20 props. Last time out the gps only went to about 21mph at 3200 WOT. 2-4 foot waves past the barges on the Mississippi were no problem(except the bouncing shook the fuel tank on the port side, the engine quit and all I could do was go either clockwise or counter clockwise while Mike got the fuel going again. Don't know how we managed to not get run over....She'll hold about 70 or so gallons of gasoline in four tanks that look to be about 30-35 gal each. I asked Jeff if I should try to do anything about the 3200rpm. He said that if it jumps out of the hole like it does - live with it.... For the @600mi trip from Grafton,IL we got about 1 1/2mpg. Most of the time running 15-18rpm.

The pic is of a tow being worked on. I read that some of them have 9' diameter props turned by 6600 hp engines. No wonder our fuel line stopped up....
File Attachment(s):
DSCF1796.JPG (124kb) downloaded 192 time(s).
Jim

Back to top
 |  Edit by user
fastjeff
#14 Posted : Saturday, August 14, 2010 11:06:32 AM(UTC)
fastjeff

Rank: Administration

Medals: aluminum star: For Marinette Owners Everywhere above the call of duty

Groups: Admin2, Admin2, Admin, Administration, Member
Joined: 12/5/2007(UTC)
Posts: 3,133
Points: 5,732

Was thanked: 34 time(s) in 30 post(s)
"1 1/2 MPG"--excellent!

jeff
"...reality is not nearly as lovely as the world of Liberal Land. No wonder so many people want to go there." - Tom Sowell
Back to top
SORRYDOG2
#15 Posted : Saturday, August 14, 2010 2:44:26 PM(UTC)
SORRYDOG2

Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts

Groups: Member
Joined: 12/28/2007(UTC)
Posts: 564
Points: 1,675

Was thanked: 3 time(s) in 1 post(s)
Paneling from what I see, I'm thinking back in the era these boat were built, they used a formica type of paneling, which if you look at it from the side into the grain is very porous, which kinda looks like what I see in the hallway. 2 panels on each side of the wheel look like or could be teak. Panel on the wall on the left I would guess as Oak, teak would not be shiny. A easy way to update a boat and cover up stained or scuffed up areas is to wallpaper as I did Sorrydog, saw it in a 2 million dallar Ocean Yacht, called them up. Anyone can now wallpaper-go to www.paperillusions.com, get it at Home Depot. $30 bucks covers 2 sheets of 4x8 plywood. comes on a roll, like papertowels, just tear it off at any angle, dip in water and stick it on the wall, great color selection and Classy too. See interior pics of my boat at --sorrydog.com- click Listings then Motor Yacht Sorrydog- Oh Yeah, click Mermaids&tales to see the pretty Girls. As to how many Cats were built, still trying to find more. I have a 60ft. Cat, they also built a 70ftr, heard it was in S Fl. still looking for her, did find a 50ft in the Bahamas-see at www.underseawalk.com-there is a 38ftr here in Jacksonville, hull needing to be rebuilt, I also have her for sale on my site for around $11500, 10 may buy depending on owners temperature. I am told thru a very close friend of George Garcia, who built them. that they built about 4 large ones and about 25-30 38footers. I installed twin 671 Detroit Dsls in my Cat 285 HP Tops out around 17 mph cruise is about 14 mph 2 miles to the Gallon, burns about 4 gall per eng. I can lay in the hottub on the front deck and steer her from a remote control box, I also can walk around the boat once I set the autopilot and steer and shift--Yeah lost my mind-when I rebuilt her,thought I could do it for about 75-100 K-- I quit at 250 K and a second mortagage on my house!!! Be Safe- Sorrydog
Back to top
trontek
#16 Posted : Saturday, August 14, 2010 3:10:16 PM(UTC)
trontek

Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts

Groups: Member
Joined: 10/17/2008(UTC)
Posts: 340
Points: 265

Thanks: 2 times
Was thanked: 3 time(s) in 3 post(s)
Carl - Someone has varnished/shellacked over all of the paneling (Definately wood and not formica) - not the wood around the helm....Both the head and the port v-berth have woodgrain vinyl covering the paneling(as has some of the paneling on the Fisherman).
Jim

Back to top
 |  Edit by user
jimski2
#17 Posted : Saturday, August 14, 2010 11:35:57 PM(UTC)
Rank: Top Rank Aluminum Star

Groups: Member
Joined: 11/3/2008(UTC)
Posts: 147
Points: 71

Was thanked: 3 time(s) in 3 post(s)
My experience with shellac on a boat is when moisture gets behind it, it lifts and peels.
Back to top
dougrose
#19 Posted : Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:42:36 AM(UTC)
dougrose

Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts

Groups: Member, Administration, Admin
Joined: 12/7/2007(UTC)
Posts: 1,332
Points: 1,746

Was thanked: 25 time(s) in 21 post(s)
I have used Epiphanes Bootlak for many years and it has worked well for me. It cost$.

It is a traditional varnish, which means that it is really a liquid plastic. You put it on as thick as you can without runs, and lightly block sand between coats. As far as I can tell, it is permanent inside and good for 18 months or so on deck in Florida sun.

Scratches and dings can be repaired by putting a little solvent (highly refined turpentine) on your finger and just rubbing it out, since it dissolves the varnish. If you use a catalyzed modern varnish, you can't do that.

Don't varnish inside the boat. Remove the pieces and work on them flat on sawhorses in a dust-free place. The trim comes off easily, and most of the panels come out without problem. Be sure to install everything that goes behind the panel while it is out: only do it once. I know this sounds obvious, but I had my whole boat apart for varnish, put it together, then apart for wiring, then together, then apart for insulation. Don't be a Doug.

I stripped my trim with paint stripper, filled dings and old screwholes with West Epoxy and phenolic microballoons, sanded it with 100 & 220, bleached it with Clorox, and then sanded with 220 and put on 4 coats of varnish. It still looks great 5 years later, and should for many years to come.

The original trim and ply in both of my boats was all mahogany. Yours could well be the same. Listen to Sorrydog (he been there) but try to save as much mahogany as you can -- that's what sells the boat when the day finally comes....



1975 32' Flybridge Sedan, twin Perkins 6-354 diesels, 1:1.53 velvetdrives, 16 X 19 props. Merritt Island, Florida
Back to top
fishnatic
#20 Posted : Sunday, August 15, 2010 3:20:40 AM(UTC)
Rank: Dedicated Tin Star

Groups: Member
Joined: 3/2/2008(UTC)
Posts: 58
Points: 89
thanks for reply telling about cat,good luck w/project
Back to top
trontek
#18 Posted : Sunday, August 15, 2010 5:27:36 AM(UTC)
trontek

Rank: Marinette Royal Aluminum Poster (300+) posts

Groups: Member
Joined: 10/17/2008(UTC)
Posts: 340
Points: 265

Thanks: 2 times
Was thanked: 3 time(s) in 3 post(s)
jimski2 wrote:
My experience with shellac on a boat is when moisture gets behind it, it lifts and peels.


My problem is the layer of veneer separating, not the layer of finish. Hopefully this pic will show what's going on....
File Attachment(s):
DSCF2209.JPG (113kb) downloaded 68 time(s).
Jim

Back to top
Users browsing this topic
guest
2 Pages12>
Forum Jump  
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Powered by YAF 1.9.5.5 | YAF © 2003-2011, Yet Another Forum.NET
This page was generated in 0.592 seconds.