TEAK QUESTIONS/INPUT

[CapnBill]

Hey Mr. Starboard.....

Do you know of any place in mid-atlantic area - near MD....
that sells cut pieces of your beloved starboard (or knigboard - or kingboard lite)

- C-Bill

[phester]

Cbill, your teak cocktail sounds like a good mix,courious though, what could one expect in terms of longevity....I don't want this to be a yearly thing. Most guys using this Cetol material are boasting 4-5 years before having to do it again. Probably wouldn't get 4-5 yrs. shriveling up in that Fla. sun w/ Capt. Norton Franco, here in the N.E. I could deal with getting 4/5 seasons out of it. As for the starboard, my teak wasn't in bad shape, just dry and very dull, a good deal of sanding bought it back almost new. The classic lines of a v20 deserves the classic look of teak [wood] accents, to each his own

[macojoe]

Cut i have no idea but you can call these guys?

Harbor Sales

Sudlersville
800-345-1712
Primary Contact:

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Piedmont Plastics

Rockville
800-638-6651
Primary Contact:

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you can call here they may be able to tell you were to get Seaboard in your area

http://www.rmplastic.com/index.htm

;D ;)

[CapnBill]

Phester

The cocktail has the looks - but is not that long on lovenity - maybe a season ofr two. What is does have is easy of pllication - it is so thin it just soaks into the teak - and brushes on like water. With multiple coats the polyurathane builds up to a good thickness. And yes I agree - dark teak on a nice white white V-20 is a very pretty sight! - but there are also places for the starboard ...

Mac -

Thanks for the links - I will call.
I am replacing the hatch doors both forward over the anchor locker, and aft in ront of the engine well - and only need two 1/2inch x 12.75 x 23 pieces of starboard.

Thanks
- Bill C

[macojoe]

I bought the piece for my dash at a local mariner that builds and repairs boats.
I got a 1/4 X 20 X 12 for $10 out of ther scrap pile.

Might want to check in your area also??

[phatdaddy]

It was pretty bad here ,also, Highs in the md 60's with 20 kt nw winds. *I took the boat out for the first time in 4 weeks, longest I haven't ran in years. *I took some pics of the teak and the dive platform for hammer, but can't get my comp to download the dig camera. *Vic also made me a new dash that I put Cetol on, looks great. *Starboard is great and when the teak is damaged or gone , thats what I replace with.
I tried th automatic trans fluid on a previous boat, what a mess, teak looked black and everytime it got wet or rained on it smelled like a burnt tranny.

[msbhammer]

Looking for some scrap starboard myself. 19x12 x 3/4.
Seen some on E-Bay, but only in black, need white.

[reelapeelin]

Quotes you'll never hear; "Geez Guys...can't go fishin' w/ya this weekend...gotta stay home and refinish my Starboard''....

or: What's the best way to finish Starboard for the longest-lasting shine''...

or: ''Thinkin' about buyin' this great lookin' V20, but the Starboard is gonna be a real pain to re-do...should I remove it first?"... ;) ;D ;D ;D...

To the guys who really DO like teak and all the work, I'm like you; it looks GREAT when done and I admire you for doin' it...but I don't wanna do it :) :)...

[shicks007]

If you do decide to go with the teak, the Cetol works great. I used the Cetol light, 3 coats. It seems to be holding up great so far.

[phester]

shicks, thanks for the input, how long is so far?