Teak slats in cockpit of Beneteau 311

[amayers]

I recently bought a 2000 Beneteau 311. The teak slatted pieces on the swim platform and in some parts of the cockpit are lifting.
They seem to be one piece that fits into a fibreglass recess.
I'm not sure how to repair them - whether to remove them entirely and then reseat or glue the edges down? What glue to use?
Any help appreciated.
Adam

 

[Gunni]

See BeneteauUSA FAQ section:

http://www.beneteauusa.com/FAQ2/Deck-Fitting

 

[amayers]

I recently bought a 2000 Beneteau 311. The teak slatted pieces on the swim platform and in some parts of the cockpit are lifting.
They seem to be one piece that fits into a fibreglass recess.
I'm not sure how to repair them - whether to remove them entirely and then reseat or glue the edges down? What glue to use?
Any help appreciated.
Adam

Thanks for the help!

 

[Ron M]

Reseating teak slats

I used a small (1/2" wide) spatula with a very bendable blade to clean underneath the slats without trying to remove them. Worked reasonably well.
I have some photos if you are interested.

 

[amayers]

Thanks. Good idea. Love to see the photos.

 

[Ron M]

Luckily my problem was in the removable seat, so I could bring it home. That made it easy to use clamps to hold the teak in position while the adhesive dried. Just noticed that I have another problem which will need to be repaired in position. Applying pressure will not be as easy.

Also, removing the old adhesive and water with a thin rag helped. You could see when the location was finally dry.

Supplies: Boat Life Silicone Rubber caulking (black)
Sikaflex 291LOT adhesive (black)
#6 x 1/2" stainless screws

Good luck......

 

[amayers]

Luckily my problem was in the removable seat, so I could bring it home. That made it easy to use clamps to hold the teak in position while the adhesive dried. Just noticed that I have another problem which will need to be repaired in position. Applying pressure will not be as easy.

Also, removing the old adhesive and water with a thin rag helped. You could see when the location was finally dry.

Supplies: Boat Life Silicone Rubber caulking (black)
Sikaflex 291LOT adhesive (black)
#6 x 1/2" stainless screws

Good luck......

Hi Ron,
Thanks the photos. They're very helpful. Are the screws important? Can you recall how long they are? Thanks again.

 

[amayers]

Hi Ron,
Thanks the photos. They're very helpful. Are the screws important? Can you recall how long they are? Thanks again.

Hi Ron,
Another thought. We looked at a 311 in Jabins Boat Yard in Annapolis where some slats were being repaired. After gluing they had put a heavy starting battery over the repair to press down for a good grip. It didn't occur to me until later why the battery was there. A mushroom-shaped lunch hook might work as well.
Adam

 

[DougM]

Hi Ron,
Another thought. We looked at a 311 in Jabins Boat Yard in Annapolis where some slats were being repaired. After gluing they had put a heavy starting battery over the repair to press down for a good grip. It didn't occur to me until later why the battery was there. A mushroom-shaped lunch hook might work as well.
Adam

I did a similar repair on the sugar scoop deck, but took the teak completely off, cleaned surfaces and reattached with heavy duty exterior construction adhesive. Instead of a battery, I used a 40 pound bag of water softener salt for weight. It followed the deck contour better than a flat bottomed battery.

 

[amayers]

I did a similar repair on the sugar scoop deck, but took the teak completely off, cleaned surfaces and reattached with heavy duty exterior construction adhesive. Instead of a battery, I used a 40 pound bag of water softener salt for weight. It followed the deck contour better than a flat bottomed battery.

Another good idea. Thanks.

 

[Ron M]

I used the screws because Beneteau suggested them and wasn't convinced that adhesive only would do the trick. I believe they were #6 x 1/2" stainless steel.

 

[amayers]

I used the screws because Beneteau suggested them and wasn't convinced that adhesive only would do the trick. I believe they were #6 x 1/2" stainless steel.

Thanks again