Saw this on Youtube and thought it might be of interest to some of the brothers...
Re: How to: teak gunnel covering board
Posted: Jun 30th, '16, 08:17
by moguls2go
My old man was just out in June for a week refinishing ours... I don't have a great 'before' shot, but you can see what they looked like here (I'm sure many of you are familiar with the classic American novel being read, The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog. We used SIKKENS Cetol Marine Wood Finish; I was hoping for more of a matte finish, but it certainly looks 150% better than it did:
Family shots are great. Boat looks nice! One comment - are you sure you want to read the kids the "Sharks" book that lies on the engine hatch given you are acclimating the kids to the wonders of the boat :)
Re: How to: teak gunnel covering board
Posted: Jun 30th, '16, 10:06
by moguls2go
Thanks guys- yeah, a friend brought the Sharks book along, not sure what his plan was there.
I love the way Worton Creek did the teak on Huntress... what do you suppose they finished these with?
Re: How to: teak gunnel covering board
Posted: Jul 1st, '16, 08:28
by Bo Toepfer
Worton Creek does fine work!
Re: How to: teak gunnel covering board
Posted: Jul 1st, '16, 08:41
by CaptPatrick
John Patnovick at Worton Creek almost certainly uses Tip Top Teak products. Most professionals do...
Re: How to: teak gunnel covering board
Posted: Jul 1st, '16, 09:39
by moguls2go
CaptPatrick wrote:John Patnovick at Worton Creek almost certainly uses Tip Top Teak products. Most professionals do...
Thanks Capt. Pat; do you suppose that's Tip Top's Wood Oil-Sealer product? I'm a newbie to wood; this is the first boat I've owned with any wood accents, but I'd heard that oil collects dirt more easily, which led us down the SIKKENS path...
Re: How to: teak gunnel covering board
Posted: Jul 2nd, '16, 07:33
by Craig Mac
I love teak decks--and Wharton looks like a beautiful job--but I prefer hatches that are not pictured framed.
I saw a HUNTRESS in Brielle recently is that the same boat?
Re: How to: teak gunnel covering board
Posted: Jul 2nd, '16, 08:37
by Navatech
Craig Mac wrote:I love teak decks
Me too!... I'm just scared off by the (alleged?) maintenance...
Craig Mac wrote:I prefer hatches that are not pictured framed
I actually prefer the look of the picture frame hatches... I think there's also a functional argument in favor of the picture frame hatches... Something to do with them being less susceptible to damage when you open/close the hatch...
