B44 2003 interior wood type?

[Needsailing]

I would like to make up some wooden restraints / fiddles the same as the ones in the galley. Does anyone know what the wood is or something that will end up looking similar. Thanks

[geoff]

If it is the classic early 2000s interior the panels are sapelee [mahogany] the trim like fiddles are laminated mahogany . Geoff

[Symphony]

There are many different variations of mahogany so you need to look through stock to find a match, although you can use wood dye such as Colron to adjust the colour. A satin finish varnish is good to blend in with the original. I use Ronseal as it is easy to apply and lasts well down below. The section in front of the galley is profiled and it is worth finding somebody who has a spindle moulder to machine a matching profile.

[s/y Susanne]

We fitted uprights in a similar hardwood but have strung two lengths of elastic shock-cord end to end and drilled through the two uprights instead of fitting a removaeable bar. or two This allows us to restrain a good collection of books and stuff when sailing while allowing easy access for stowing or removal.

As the wife insisted on a reef being taken as soon as anything ever moved from the starboard shelf the elastic has allowed a few more knots of wind to rise before the command is given!
B44/3  2002 (boatshow model)
Stewart