[Alberg30] Glue residue, teak, compass etc..

[Matthew Hay]

1 "The removal left some foam backing and glue residue on the interior 
hull."--  I had a similar situation around the interior hull of my V berth 
and gently used a scraper and different grits of sand paper to get the bumps 
of glue of the glass.  Then repainted using a bathroom latex off white.



2".The boat has no compass...is there a recommendation for a compass?   Is 
the little compartment just aft of the companionway the preferred 
location?"----- I have a Ritchie compass mounted through my starboard 
bulkhead. Down low so that you can still sit against the bulkhead with a 
pillow.  I like the idea of using the hinged cutout in the cockpit for you 
GPS.  Then you would have both GPS and compass in your line of vision.  I 
was also thinking of adapting the table from the main solon to fit into this 
little hook up for a cockpit table.

3"The cockpit seat locker panels are deteriorated...any info on what kind of 
wood these were originally?---  As mentioned the wood is Teak.  My ice box 
top and sail locker covers and lazzerette hatch was also badly gone to sun 
and water. I was fortunate however that the actual outer wood frames were in 
good shape.  Only the inner strips of teak and the plywood backing had 
delaminated.  So using the existing frames you can replace the plywood 
backing and the inner strips of teak.  With the aforementioned black caulk 
between strips. Or as previously mentioned solid teak covers.  (but I would 
be afraid of warping)  Or the strongest and most durable idea of using 
glass.

4.  "Previous owners had wedged a microwave into the aft starboard salon -- 
I'm thinking of crafting as a Nav. station in this space--any pros or cons?" 
  I may be crazy, but I would contact the previous owner and ask how they 
powered the micro?  Maybe only when on shore power?  Because I would love a 
micro-wave.  Rainy days bellow would certainly be easier.  And coming up 
deck for your watch with fresh popcorn would be a great moral boost.  I 
would have to see pictures of a nav. station conversion.  I just don't 
understand navigating inside the starboard locker?  Why?  Maybe craft a teak 
panel to cover the micro wave?  If the power is there?
Best,
Matt

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