J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum The Boat, Sails and Equipment Cabin Sole Rebuild, MaJic Carpet

Here is a sneak peak at where this adventure got to today. The main field and the two outboard panels are glued up and cut to size. So far so good. The next adventure could finish the job of making my hair go grey and that is sorting out the four corner wings. I know the wings tilt up about 10°, but getting the fit right while also maintaining the grain pattern match so that it all looks good will be very interesting.

I'm doing this with solid wood because I like working with hardwoods. I think this sole could also be sorted out reasonably well in plywood and some of the newer laminate options. But when it comes to cool, this sole will really stand out. I also think that in terms of durability it should equal or exceed the life of the original sole particularly since it will be able to breath and be well sealed from moisture.