Settee Overhead Access Panels (June 2002)

These over head panels do not get much attention because we seldom look at them as they are usually below eye level. These panels are removable for access to the wiring harnesses and deck fittings. Removal is usually a rare event. The panels are 3/8 th inch plywood and were originally covered with foam-backed, vinyl fabric. Being 23 years old, they looked their age. We chose to remove the old fabric and laminate light weight, vertical grade Formica to the plywood panels. These photos, taken looking aft, show the results on the starboard and port sides, respectively.