I initially thought that wood work would have to be disassembled to remove the plexiglass.  Then I read a do-it-yourself article on the Catalina 34 International Association website project page. 

I did what the author of that project did.  I used a bottle jack and raised the center of the shelf about a 5/8" then installed a piece of 1 1/2" diameter oak dowel to keep it raised about 3/8".  It worked well.  The doors slid freely and I could remove them. 

I chose to use bead board to replace them.  I also decided to go with a lighter finish than the wood around it just for some contrast.  I finished them off with some antiqued brass knobs to match what I installed on the on the drawers and cabinets throughout the boat.

The Cost:

Wood dowel: $4.00

Bead Board: $40.00

Stain/brushes/sealer: $20.00

Grand Total:

$64.00 and two days labor.

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