Factory Door for Console?

[Mr. Osprey]

Is it possible to order the console door from an Aquasport dealer of older models. Anyone have specs so I can make one like it? you can see in my gallery that it's missing. If I can't make one form the teak, I'm just making a door from marine fiberglass wood (or whatever it's called). I don't mind doing this but would like to keep it as origanal as possible.

The model is an 1984 170 Osprey.

[Mr. Osprey]

I guess I'm gonna make one. Do I have to add hinges, or could I make the door like the original one so it slides in place and is held by the two spinning things above the door (so the door is totally removable)?

[JimCt]

Mr. O,

I see what I can find in the way of pictures in the sales brochures I have.  Chances of a dealer having one going back that far are pretty slim.  Do you have any bits & pieces from the original?

[JimCt]

I've got nothing that shows the door detail.  Send Miguel an email.  Think his boat is '80's.  Maybe he can help you out with some pictures & measurements.

[John Jones]

What are the cutout dimensions?

I could give you detailed dimensions of mine if they are close.  Anyone handy at woodworking should be able to make one.  Teak is outrageous$$$

[JimCt]

If you are planning to have a varnish finished door, consider mahogany. Less $, is a great wood to work with, looks sharp as heck & and holds up well.  Teak doesn't hold varnish as well and to my eye just doesn't look that good.  I realise it's a heresey to say that in some quarters.  Just my $.02.

[Mr. Osprey]

Thanks guys, I don't have any bits or pieces of the orginal since it didn't come with the boat when I bought. The previous owner actually didn't buy it with it three years ago either. I might do it out of the marine wood (don't know actual name, but it's white and looks like cuttable white wood to use for marine use) so I don't have to oil ot varnish it since it's a pain in the neck to oil what I have already.

[warthog5]

I might do it out of the marine wood (don't know actual name, but it's white and looks like cuttable white wood to use for marine use) so I don't have to oil ot varnish it since it's a pain in the neck to oil what I have already.

Your talking about Starboard or Seaboard. Seaboard is the same thing ,but cheaper in cost usually. Check local plastic's company in Yellow page's.

[Mr. Osprey]

Yeah! That's what it's called. Can I still make it removable or will I have to find hinges?

[warthog5]

You can do anything you want. Where would you store it if it's removable?

Beware that a long piece of Starboard will warp just like plywood if leaned against a wall for a while.

It also expand's and contract's with cold and hot weather.