clairespringer Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Hello, i've recently bought a boat which has very flimsy draughty stern door. The stern door is our main entrance and is currently a stable style to one side (starboard). We are conscious about boat safety having been broken into before so are considering getting a steel door made as a replacement in the same stable style way. What is the best way of getting this done? Would it be a whole lot easier (and cheaper?) to ask a local carpenter to come and make us a solid oak door and frame? Does anyone have any local contacts around Oxfordshire? sorry i'm quite new to this, only having rented boats before! Thanks very much, Claire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulG Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Hello, i've recently bought a boat which has very flimsy draughty stern door. The stern door is our main entrance and is currently a stable style to one side (starboard). We are conscious about boat safety having been broken into before so are considering getting a steel door made as a replacement in the same stable style way. What is the best way of getting this done? Would it be a whole lot easier (and cheaper?) to ask a local carpenter to come and make us a solid oak door and frame? Does anyone have any local contacts around Oxfordshire? sorry i'm quite new to this, only having rented boats before! Thanks very much, Claire You might try Kedian Engineering. I have heard reports that they do good work but I have no direct personal experience (or involvement!) http://www.kedianengineering.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 I too have heard good things about Martin at Kedian. I think you will find he will be mentioned again. Would you have wood inserts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Kedian Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Thank you very much for the recommendations Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairespringer Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Thanks so much for your recommendation, Kedian looks amazing! I will be in contact. Claire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Boater Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Don't forget the vent that will have to be in the new door whatever it is made of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boat&Bikes Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Don't forget the vent that will have to be in the new door whatever it is made of. Possibly but not always. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Kedian Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 That's correct Ian. However I usually fit vents in any case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Another recommendation for kedian from a satisfied customer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazwal Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Martin made our rear doors after I initially had some made and fitted by a so called welder. He made a fantastic job and was very quick. I cannot praise him enough after my first encounter was an absolute nightmare.I would definitely recommend him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Kedian Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thank you for your kind recommendation always appreciated. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Percy Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Reading between the lines, is the boat a woodentop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Kedian Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 No it's steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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