Antique boat hatch door. A tough restoration ahead.

When my DB (dearly beloved) mentioned an old boat hatch table was available of course, I said absolutely yes, sight unseen. " It's in rough shape." he said. For you, it will be a piece of cake.  I'm not worried."
I replied.

Ut, oh!

There it laid on the ground partially propped up by one of it's former legs
and the rest covered in leaves and dirt.  
The photo above is after the dirt was cleaned off.

  
 Since we had already committed to take it, it would be 
ungracious to not haul it away.
We learned it was sitting outside for about three years.

Are you still sure you want it?
Feeling confident in my sweetie's skills.  
Maybe, too confident.

 Sure!

I think it was partly due to my not wanting to see a slice of
nautical history left out in the elements another day until
it simply rotted away....eventually.

The old varnish is about 1/8" thick at least 
and is likely the reason it hadn't yet.

Did I mention it weighs a ton?
I think it would make a neat dining table. I'm not sure our old house can handle the weight in the dining room
 Maybe the kitchen, that part is on a slab foundation.

If we had a  mansion, a coffee table for sure.
(It  measures 29" x 59")

No clue when it will get done but, I'll keep you posted
should there be any progress.