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Ray posted 09-20-2002 09:20 PM ET (US)
The sump covers on my 25' Revenge 1985 are rotting and need to be replace. They appear to be 5-ply mahogany 1/2" plywood. There is one one each side near the stern and are hinged, about 5"x6" and attached to a stationary piece of plywood flush with the floor. Where can I purchase plywood similar to this?
Thanks for any help.
Ray
jimp posted 09-21-2002 11:41 AM ET (US)
Ray -
I replaced the covers in my 1990 Revenge 22 with 1/2" white Starboard. Looks great. I'll send a picture to your email address on Monday.
As you've probably read, Starboard is very easy to work with, and needs no maintenance. I did have to re-route the fuel line on the starboard side, but that was very easy.
Juneau has a very wet climate (90+ inches of rain per year) and the plywood covers self-destructed. I also replaced my rod holders with it.
JimP
daverdla posted 09-21-2002 12:29 PM ET (US)
My montauk came with the cover made out of that white plastic cutting board material. I didn't realize it until I had to remove it. It's great. Also good for cleaning really small fish:)
Dave
bob1008 posted 09-21-2002 12:48 PM ET (US)
Jim,
Please email me the pictures also. I have the same model and the same problem as Ray.
rubadub555 posted 09-21-2002 02:28 PM ET (US)
I replaced my sump cover with a home-made replica of white Sea Teak. Like Starboard, easy to work and durable.
Ray posted 09-22-2002 08:51 PM ET (US)
Does starboard come in 1/2" thickness? Sounds like the way to go if I can find the size to match.
Ray
jimp posted 09-22-2002 10:04 PM ET (US)
Ray -
Yup, comes in 1/2" in several colors. I got mine from either West Marine or Boat/US. Check their on-line catalogs.
JimP
JimCha posted 09-23-2002 12:38 AM ET (US)
I used black 1/2 inch starboard. Doesn't show dirt or stains as much as white starboard. With router and table saw fairly easy job.
rmart posted 09-23-2002 11:45 AM ET (US)
Could any of you email me a pic of your sump covers (even if it is a pic of a rotten cover). I just purchased a 87' Outrage 18 and there was no sump cover. I was going to build one myself (probably using mahogany) and would love to see what these were supposed to look like from the factory.
Thanks in advance.
Ray posted 09-25-2002 09:19 PM ET (US)
JimP sent me pics of this starboard replacement sump covers... Look great so I am doing the very same thing..Does anybody know which brand and color match an 85 whaler best?
Ray
BabySitter posted 09-26-2002 12:31 PM ET (US)
I believe the 18 OR sump cover was teak plywood. Could not find any for a re-fit so I veneered some 1/2" duraply with 16" cabinetmaker's mahogany veneer. Used polyurethane glue then applied hi-gloss varnish. Not original but looks good with the mahogany plywood rod holders.
Gep posted 09-26-2002 02:52 PM ET (US)
I have a '81 Outrage with the bilge/sump cover missing, and would like to replace it also.
If anybody could e-mail me a picture of what they look like I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Mike
ratherwhalering posted 09-26-2002 03:37 PM ET (US)
I replaced the sump cover in my Montauk with transparent acrilic (smoked). It is scratch resistant (so far), and I can readily see into the sump for any potential problems. Looks cool too. Cost was $9.00 at Tap Plastics. I brought the crusty, old, plywood cover in, and they cut to fit. Perfect fit BTW. Used rubber washers under the ss finishing washers.

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Author	Topic: Replacing Plywood Sump Covers
Ray	posted 09-20-2002 09:20 PM ET (US) The sump covers on my 25' Revenge 1985 are rotting and need to be replace. They appear to be 5-ply mahogany 1/2" plywood. There is one one each side near the stern and are hinged, about 5"x6" and attached to a stationary piece of plywood flush with the floor. Where can I purchase plywood similar to this? Thanks for any help. Ray
jimp	posted 09-21-2002 11:41 AM ET (US) Ray - I replaced the covers in my 1990 Revenge 22 with 1/2" white Starboard. Looks great. I'll send a picture to your email address on Monday. As you've probably read, Starboard is very easy to work with, and needs no maintenance. I did have to re-route the fuel line on the starboard side, but that was very easy. Juneau has a very wet climate (90+ inches of rain per year) and the plywood covers self-destructed. I also replaced my rod holders with it. JimP
daverdla	posted 09-21-2002 12:29 PM ET (US) My montauk came with the cover made out of that white plastic cutting board material. I didn't realize it until I had to remove it. It's great. Also good for cleaning really small fish:) Dave
bob1008	posted 09-21-2002 12:48 PM ET (US) Jim, Please email me the pictures also. I have the same model and the same problem as Ray.
rubadub555	posted 09-21-2002 02:28 PM ET (US) I replaced my sump cover with a home-made replica of white Sea Teak. Like Starboard, easy to work and durable.
Ray	posted 09-22-2002 08:51 PM ET (US) Does starboard come in 1/2" thickness? Sounds like the way to go if I can find the size to match. Ray
jimp	posted 09-22-2002 10:04 PM ET (US) Ray - Yup, comes in 1/2" in several colors. I got mine from either West Marine or Boat/US. Check their on-line catalogs. JimP
JimCha	posted 09-23-2002 12:38 AM ET (US) I used black 1/2 inch starboard. Doesn't show dirt or stains as much as white starboard. With router and table saw fairly easy job.
rmart	posted 09-23-2002 11:45 AM ET (US) Could any of you email me a pic of your sump covers (even if it is a pic of a rotten cover). I just purchased a 87' Outrage 18 and there was no sump cover. I was going to build one myself (probably using mahogany) and would love to see what these were supposed to look like from the factory. Thanks in advance.
Ray	posted 09-25-2002 09:19 PM ET (US) JimP sent me pics of this starboard replacement sump covers... Look great so I am doing the very same thing..Does anybody know which brand and color match an 85 whaler best? Ray
BabySitter	posted 09-26-2002 12:31 PM ET (US) I believe the 18 OR sump cover was teak plywood. Could not find any for a re-fit so I veneered some 1/2" duraply with 16" cabinetmaker's mahogany veneer. Used polyurethane glue then applied hi-gloss varnish. Not original but looks good with the mahogany plywood rod holders.
Gep	posted 09-26-2002 02:52 PM ET (US) I have a '81 Outrage with the bilge/sump cover missing, and would like to replace it also. If anybody could e-mail me a picture of what they look like I would appreciate it. Thanks, Mike
ratherwhalering	posted 09-26-2002 03:37 PM ET (US) I replaced the sump cover in my Montauk with transparent acrilic (smoked). It is scratch resistant (so far), and I can readily see into the sump for any potential problems. Looks cool too. Cost was $9.00 at Tap Plastics. I brought the crusty, old, plywood cover in, and they cut to fit. Perfect fit BTW. Used rubber washers under the ss finishing washers.