The floors in my 1995 hunter 430 are original and in OK shape. How difficult is it to refinish the floor? How expensive and hard is it to replace the floor? If replacing the floor is the simulated would better then the real thing? Thanks for all you guys help.
SHOULD I REFINISH OR REPLACE TEAK/HOLLY FLOOR
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Give Rick a Call
Ryan, Best bet is to look up Rick Dinon up in the owner's directory and send him an e-mail. He refinished his floor some time ago, and then later put in a floor made up of the simulated teak and holly. He also posted pictures in the photo gallery. Best part is, he is located in Shoreline Marina, so you may be able to talk him into letting you come over and see the final result.
Ryan, Best bet is to look up Rick Dinon up in the owner's directory and send him an e-mail. He refinished his floor some time ago, and then later put in a floor made up of the simulated teak and holly. He also posted pictures in the photo gallery. Best part is, he is located in Shoreline Marina, so you may be able to talk him into letting you come over and see the final result.
Rick is out of town for a few weeks
I would agree. Rick is in your area LB, Ca. I am sure that he would invite you to see his new floor. This is something that I would also consider if/when I ever need to do this.
I would agree. Rick is in your area LB, Ca. I am sure that he would invite you to see his new floor. This is something that I would also consider if/when I ever need to do this.
Hi Ryan, do you want to refinish...
your sole? As long as the material has not de-laminated I would refinish the original. Much easier than replacing, IMHO. Our sole material is the traditional teak holly marine grade plywood...good stuff. It still looks good. At the point I decide to refinish I intend to remove each section, clean with a lacquer solvent, fill any places with a color matching putty, lightly sand the old finish then use a clear gloss spray can lacquer from HD. Easy to work with, durable and restores the sole to original sheen. Terry
your sole? As long as the material has not de-laminated I would refinish the original. Much easier than replacing, IMHO. Our sole material is the traditional teak holly marine grade plywood...good stuff. It still looks good. At the point I decide to refinish I intend to remove each section, clean with a lacquer solvent, fill any places with a color matching putty, lightly sand the old finish then use a clear gloss spray can lacquer from HD. Easy to work with, durable and restores the sole to original sheen. Terry
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If the floor is in reasonable shape it will be far easier to refinish. I took all the floor boards home and laid them out on my garage floor. I used a small orbital sander 150- 200 grit to take off the old finish. Be carefull not to go too deep as the teak veneer is thin and don't worry about the dings - they just add character. Start vanishing with a satin finish ( I used Epiphanes) and laid down about 5-7 coats with a light sanding in between ( 400 grit ). They look like new 3 years later. There are some good posts on this site on the art of varnishing - it's not rocket science but there are some good hints offered and things to take note of. The biggest one is cleaning in between and getting the dust level down particularily on the last coat. Don't work from the can but pour off what you think you need into a second container and if you don't use it all throw it out. Good Luck Don
If the floor is in reasonable shape it will be far easier to refinish. I took all the floor boards home and laid them out on my garage floor. I used a small orbital sander 150- 200 grit to take off the old finish. Be carefull not to go too deep as the teak veneer is thin and don't worry about the dings - they just add character. Start vanishing with a satin finish ( I used Epiphanes) and laid down about 5-7 coats with a light sanding in between ( 400 grit ). They look like new 3 years later. There are some good posts on this site on the art of varnishing - it's not rocket science but there are some good hints offered and things to take note of. The biggest one is cleaning in between and getting the dust level down particularily on the last coat. Don't work from the can but pour off what you think you need into a second container and if you don't use it all throw it out. Good Luck Don
Hmmm, After re-reading your question,
can I suggest that you practice on a piece of scrap or a bilge access board. See if you like doing this kind of work. This is definitely one of those 'personality' chores. You either like it or you don't.
can I suggest that you practice on a piece of scrap or a bilge access board. See if you like doing this kind of work. This is definitely one of those 'personality' chores. You either like it or you don't.
I'm Back, Ryan...
...shoot me an e-mail if you want to check out my floor or if you want some advice on refinishing. I did mine twice before installing a laminate. If your's is in good shape, I'd just refinish. I'm in the owners' directory. Rick D. PS: my trip to Nicaragua was great. I even chartered a Panga!
...shoot me an e-mail if you want to check out my floor or if you want some advice on refinishing. I did mine twice before installing a laminate. If your's is in good shape, I'd just refinish. I'm in the owners' directory. Rick D. PS: my trip to Nicaragua was great. I even chartered a Panga!
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