check the other floor thread
Check the "new floor needed" thread on the active thread list here. Has some info about where/how to get replacement teak plywood for the sole. Carpet will work if your problem is only surface wear and tear. If the existing plywood sole floor is delaminating (which usually begins from the underside of the floor), then all the carpet in the world won't help you. A tip-off that you have a delamination problem is if your floor flexes in spots too much. Many people refer to this as a "soft spot". Many times (but not always) a soft spot in the floor is an indication that the floor plywood is losing it's integrity. For a floor that has lost it's good looks, but not it's structural integrity, carpeting will save you a lot of work. If you just have to have that pretty look of a teak and inlaid holly sole, then be prepared to disassemble whatever is sitting on the sole. For instance, in my case the galley sink cabinet and part of the engine compartment would have to be removed in order to remove the sole. Mike
