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18 months ago in Marathon we lost or companionway hatch/screen. How did we lose it? We don't know. It just came up missing. Perhaps it blew off deck in a storm. Anyhow, we have wood batter boards that we have been using since. Still, the missing hatch was dearly missed. It had two great features. (1) It had a screen which allowed a breeze to pass through the cabin and (2) It had a plexiglass insert to shut out rain and cold while letting in light.
I don't have the carpentry tools or the skills to make a replacement. For about a year, I scratched my head not finding a solution. Then it hit me. My brother in law Karl is an expert carpenter. I asked him and he said, "yes.' I have to tell you Karl is more than expert. The things he makes are works of art.
Today, we got a package in the mail. It was the hatch cover from Karl. It really is a work of art, with a brilliant finish. The wood strips that hold the screen in are finely inlaid and fastened with brass screws. Thank you very much Karl, Tarwathie will look much better with this new addition.
Here's a picture below. Sorry, it doen't look very impressive. I'm afraid the camera on my new Droid phone doesn't take very good pictures.
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Dick and Libby: such a magnificent hatch-cover; it is a work of art!! You are so fortunate to have such a talented artist/craftsman in your family.........XX Karin
ReplyDeleteDick and Libby: such a gorgeous hatch cover; absolutely magnificent. You are so fortunate to have Karl the artist/craftsman/wood-designer to create this work of genious. Enjoy..XX Karin
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