1930, knud reimers design, king of sweden or maybe his brother or cousin. 10' beem, 60 some feet long
Pressure washing teak decks
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1930, knud reimers design, king of sweden or maybe his brother or cousin. 10' beem, 60 some feet long
I can't imagine a fresh water boat's teak decks needing the same sort of cleaning as a boat sailed in saltwater. I have little fresh water experience and can make no suggestions based on experience.well, i respect capta's opinions allot. truth told, i have never used acid as i was warned not to by the old timers at the PJ's yard many years ago. i also have befriended many on the great lakes and when i see another teak deck in great shape i'll inquire as to how the maintain them. everyone used plain water or mild soap and water, nothing else. they also would wash every day. a clean boat is so much nicer to sail.
aeolus's decks are real. 1 1/4 thick, still today.
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the captain of the 75' sq meter , bacchant, was a good friend and teacher for me. bacchant was the sweetest vessel on the great lakes for many decades. every detail was tended to. the captain had been the head of service at PJ's before captaining bacchant.
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i capta says it's ok, then i'd try it. get your decks looking good and then just keep them there.
to you power washer guys, your bad, very bad. need to be pushed off a dock
We are presently using thinned Snappy Teak where needed as we are wooding and revarnishing our dorade boxes this month.
Is Bachhant still sailing. In my early days of cruising on Lake Michigan, PJ's my preferred stop in Sturgeon Bay. One of the most beautiful classic boats I have ever seen. There was another classic there - Buewater - I think was her name and I made something of a friendship with the owner and we went for a sail one evening. Long time ago back in the mid 70s.