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Faux Teak

Posted: Feb 7th, '21, 08:39
by PeterPalmieri
There is a couple of great episodes on Florid Sportsman dream boat showing an L&H having the helm pod and toe rail painted to look like teak and the artists works for Merritt. The Dec issue of Marlin magazine has a great article called Faux Future.

https://www.marlinmag.com/story/boats/faux-teak-future/

I think a 31 with a toe rail, helm pod, aft bulkhead and transom done this way would be absolutely insane. Even maybe the very edge of the brow on the bridge.

It’s not something I’d ever spend my money on but thought it a fun discussion. The artistry is really off the hook.

Re: Faux Teak

Posted: Feb 7th, '21, 11:47
by John F.
I just fished on a friend's Valhalla 33 (awesome boat) that has a faux teak toe rail. It looked perfect. I have no idea how it's made, but it looked great.

Re: Faux Teak

Posted: Feb 7th, '21, 11:53
by PeterPalmieri
John F. wrote: Feb 7th, '21, 11:47 I just fished on a friend's Valhalla 33 (awesome boat) that has a faux teak toe rail. It looked perfect. I have no idea how it's made, but it looked great.
My understanding it is fiberglass that is painted.

https://youtu.be/6aoL22HGZzg

Re: Faux Teak

Posted: Feb 7th, '21, 13:10
by kross1
I watched that video on YouTube and a few others some are done with spray some more done with brushes and some are done with both. It looks like something maybe you try on a small project first. But it’s definitely interesting.

Re: Faux Teak

Posted: Feb 8th, '21, 10:18
by cariedl
If you have Instagram check out Monique Richter - her work is amazing.

https://www.instagram.com/artist_monique_richter/?hl=en

Re: Faux Teak

Posted: Feb 9th, '21, 03:59
by Todd Pearce
wow she does some amazing work,

Re: Faux Teak

Posted: Feb 9th, '21, 15:31
by trace elements
I think Jim Swagler, (not sure if he's on here), just did a faux teak toe rail on his 31 that looks great.

Re: Faux Teak

Posted: Feb 9th, '21, 20:02
by 1962 31
trace he did and it does

Re: Faux Teak

Posted: Feb 10th, '21, 11:49
by Snipe
It does look nice. I would like to do it to mine. Here are a few pictures of Jim’s boat. Image Image

Re: Faux Teak

Posted: Feb 10th, '21, 21:24
by Tony Meola
That is amazing.

Re: Faux Teak

Posted: Feb 11th, '21, 06:39
by John F.
Tony Meola wrote: Feb 10th, '21, 21:24 That is amazing.
Sure is. Looks perfect on a B31. Wow.