Flexi Teak & Nu Teak

[jimmcgee]

I've been gradually upgrading my interior and one of the winter projects I'm looking at is going from carpet to a solid surface floor in the salon. The options I'm considering are:

- T&G wood floor
- Teak & Holly marine plywood
- Nu Teak Mahogany & Holly vinyl floor
- Also considering Flexi Teak or Nu Teak on the cockpit sole
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I'm experienced working with wood, so I know the pros/cons of T&G vs. plywood.

I'm wondering if anyone has experience with Nu Teak in the interior. They're the only ones I've found with darker wood tones for interiors.

Or if anyone has experience with Nu Teak or Flexi Teak in the cockpit. I think Hunter uses Flexi Teak on some of their new boats. My concern with using either product in the cockpit is that it will be too hot for bare feet. I've worked with Trex decking and it can get hot enough to burn the soles of your feet.

Thanks,
Jim

 

[Rick D]

What I Did..

http://hunter.sailboatowners.com/in...d=267&cat_id=43&aid=7572&page=article&mn=40.5

 

[Bosman]

I have seen TES 24 and TES 28 Magnam here in Canada, with factory flexiteek finish in the cockpit. It looks like teak, feels like teak but does get dark with time and keeps this "freshly oiled beautiful look finish" - this is based on what I have seen on a 3 yrs old TES 24. I am considering this for my boat for the entire deck.

 

[jimmcgee]

But has anyone on the forum actually used Nu Teak in their interior or Flexi Teak in their cockpit?

I'm trying to get some real world experience.

Thanks
Jim

 

[steves22278]

I have used another product called Plasteak to replace all of the exterior wood on my Hunter 356. Of particular interest were the slats on the stern rail seats because the Plasteak material does not seem to heat up to the point where sitting is uncomfortable. Plasteak works just like wood but is very difficult to glue. Also, it does not lend itself to structural applications - flooring would have to be backed up with an underlayment.