Console door/hatch

[25pursuit]

I have an older Pursuit 2500cc it's got a teak door on the starboard side to access the batteries, electrical,etc I have been trying to find some newer doors/hatches to replace mine with I actually want to put one on the port side as well.....I have checked Boatersworld, West marine, and numerous others and I can't find them anywhere.....the cut-outs are 15 3/8 wide and 18 3/8 tall, and I cant go much bigger.....does anyone know where I can find some doors or hatches.....

Thanks.....Craig

[ginmills]

Craig-

I have that same console but from a 2200CC- love the unique shape and dash.

Is your current teak louvered door beyond repair? They come apart relatively easily (I believe no glue) and can be sanded, finished, and re-installed. You could also easily machine a new door and frame using starboard to match with woodworking tools.

The guys on classicmako are currently joining forces for a block-buy of custom teak louvered doors from an outfit in St Pete FL. You could jump on that for what sounds like $150 each.
http://classicmako.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13924

You can also check out Birdsall, command center, nautical design, ebay, and other places.

I am restoring my old console for sale, since I am building a new custom one from scratch to accommodate my electronics.... thus I can't part with the door I have. I wish I had the time or I could offer to build some for you out of teak, fiberglass, or starboard.

[25pursuit]

The door is really in good shape....I just wanted 2 doors that match....the port side has an insert that's got drawers in it, and a fire extinguisher below....I never use the drawers.....I just wanted to put a door in the cutout on the port side...thats why I wanted 2 that matched.....I am a woodworker, by trade, and could build the doors.....I just thought about getting rid of the teak......if I could find another door to match the one already on the other side I would keep the teak and live with it....I have a lot of teak on this boat....and it's a pain to keep it looking good......I won't change that....but the doors aren't as noticeable.......thanks for the reply.....
Craig