Companionway Doors

This project has been in the works for a long time. The companionway into the boat has four slats that have to be removed every time we come in or out of the boat. This is a major pain, especially when we are working on a project or have our hands full. The slats are pretty hefty and they get very slippery when wet, so they are a drop hazard. Even though they are a pain, they are necessary to keep water out of the companionway in case a wave comes into the cockpit.

We wanted companionway doors, but we also wanted the ability to put the slats back in. After looking at several options and speaking with several vendors and craftsmen, we went with a company called Zarcor out of Texas. One of the marine products they specialize in, is companionway doors.

Geralyn measured the companionway, then I measured the companionway and we checked each other's measurements. We then sent the measurements to Zarcor, and they checked them against a previous Caliber order. The measurements checked out fine, so they cut the doors.  We installed them today.

We're pretty happy with how it turned out. Check out the before and after pictures.