Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: black walnut center console for a 15' sportcc
Posted by rafa on 12/17/09 - 7:01 AM
#1
I have a 1980 sport 15. I just purchased. The wood(mohogahy) is all original. and needs to be replaced.I am thinking about going back with a center console,20''deep 25''wide and 32''tall aprox(it could be smaller). Any thoughts on using Black Walnut? Would this be too heavy.
thanks for any comments or suggestions
cheers
Ralph
Posted by HarleyFXDL on 12/17/09 - 9:19 AM
#2
I'm not sure about using walnut. Teak and mahogany have a better moisture resistance.
Posted by MW on 12/17/09 - 9:30 AM
#3
Make sure that type of wood does not "Check" or "Warp", my friend insisted on "OAK" for his Bow cover on his 13', it warped into a Hockey stick in a short time.
Posted by rafa on 12/17/09 - 5:57 PM
#4
walnut is a native wood,very stable and the heartwood is quite rot resistant. I have plenty that has been ageing for about 15 years. I love the looks of mohogany but I hope the BW willbe a decent substitute.
thanks for the input
rafa
Posted by Ron Harr on 12/19/09 - 1:00 AM
#6
Ralph,
I think it would be BEAUTIFUL in black walnut. Please do it and post some photos.
Take a look at my center console that I did last winter for my SS15 (in the personal pages dated March, 2009) for some design ideas. If you want any info or exact measurments, just let me know. I'm very happy I converted the boat to a center console. It is much more comfortable and usable.
Ron Harr
Posted by rafa on 12/19/09 - 10:19 PM
#7
Ron
Great pictures. This configuration looks so much more comfortable. I have made my first mock-up of the console, after seeing yours I will be making some changes.
Tomorrow will be my maiden voyage in my 1980 whaler with its original side console. After I get back I will start the change over to the center console using the black walnut from a tree taken down at a house where I grew up.
thanks for the inspiration.
Ralph