Rebuilding Cockpit Locker Lids

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When we stripped the cockpit and repainted it we also rebuilt the lazarette and propane locker lids because the old ones were rotten.  We used plywood for the new lids and covered them with epoxy and fiberglass.  After about five years the lazarette lid started to fail and the propane locker lid was on it’s way.

This time we decided to try Coosa board.  Coosa Board is a high-performance, lightweight composite material made from layers of fiberglass-reinforced foam. It’s known for being durable, moisture-resistant, and often used in marine, automotive, and construction applications. Its ability to withstand heavy loads and exposure to water makes it especially popular for boat building, decking, and other outdoor uses. Coosa Board is also resistant to rotting and is a sustainable alternative to traditional wood in many applications.

The Coosa board was very easy to work with.  We were able to epoxy on a lip and filet the edges with no problems.  Rounding the edges with sandpaper was a breeze.  After a couple layers of fiberglass, faring compound, primer and paint it was time to install the in the cockpit.

After the base paint, we had to add the Kiwi Grip non-skid to the lids.  Once we had the lids done, the rest of the non-skid in the cockpit looked terrible in comparison.  So we decided to re-do the Kiwi Grip for most of the cockpit.

Mounting the new lids was a little tricky.  They didn’t want to sit flush and flat so we had to sand down the edge of the opening to make them fit without getting fiberglass dust everywhere.  We added some weather stripping to keep water out, and attached the locking latch to the front.

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