Just bought a 1981 Independence 31 Cutter!

[DTrail808]

I've done it. It's a big project and not for the faint of heart. Headliner down, house sides stripped of veneer and faired with epoxy.
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Vacuum Bagging new bookmatched teak panels in epoxy.
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All new headliner painted white as are the bulkheads with new teak house sides and custom teak moldings installed. Lots of work to get here, but the results are worth it in my humble opinion.
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I do agree that it looks fantastic! Why did you have to fair after taking the teak off by the portlights? Does the teak veneer come off easily?

 

[Martin King]

No, the veneer put up quite a fight, and came off in pieces. The glass is quite rough with all kinds of pockets and voids that needed leveling to ensure a good bond with the new panel. There was a huge one running the length of the house side at the bottom and can be easily seen in the photo.

 

[Prairie Schooner]

I've done it. It's a big project and not for the faint of heart. Headliner down, house sides stripped of veneer and faired with epoxy.
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Vacuum Bagging new bookmatched teak panels in epoxy.
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All new headliner painted white as are the bulkheads with new teak house sides and custom teak moldings installed. Lots of work to get here, but the results are worth it in my humble opinion.
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Spectacular! Absolutely gorgeous.

 

[DTrail808]

No, the veneer put up quite a fight, and came off in pieces. The glass is quite rough with all kinds of pockets and voids that needed leveling to ensure a good bond with the new panel. There was a huge one running the length of the house side at the bottom and can be easily seen in the photo.

Got it. Sounds like a big job.

 

[Captain Pete]

I've done it. It's a big project and not for the faint of heart. Headliner down, house sides stripped of veneer and faired with epoxy.
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Vacuum Bagging new bookmatched teak panels in epoxy.
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All new headliner painted white as are the bulkheads with new teak house sides and custom teak moldings installed. Lots of work to get here, but the results are worth it in my humble opinion.
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That's a phenominal job! What did you use for the white paint?

 

[Martin King]

That's a phenominal job! What did you use for the white paint?

Interlux Toplac in a satin if I recall. I don't think that particular paint is available any more.