I have 240 and want to refinish the teak on the stern seats. I see a bunch of screws under them. Do they come off? Sure would make things easier to work on. Also, the steps and cup holder teak boards on the gunnels, do they come off? Here I see screws and caulk. Do these come off? or would the caulk make it impossible?
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Drew
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All the teak is screwed in with SS screws. It's a darn sight easier and a lot less messy to take it apart. There's only a dab of caulk around the screws that hold in the step/cup holder - just be gentle lifting those up so the wood doesn't splt. I use silicone when I put them back, instead of marine caulk. BTW, you can get the teak trim off the companionway slider, too. It'll look great when you're done.
All the teak is screwed in with SS screws. It's a darn sight easier and a lot less messy to take it apart. There's only a dab of caulk around the screws that hold in the step/cup holder - just be gentle lifting those up so the wood doesn't splt. I use silicone when I put them back, instead of marine caulk. BTW, you can get the teak trim off the companionway slider, too. It'll look great when you're done.
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Bart, Refinishing the teak is on my list as well. I'll check this weekend to see how those components come off and report back if still needed. Pls do, however, let us all know how your teak refinishing goes. I've read about folks using numerous products and techniques, with varying degrees of success, for their re-teaking efforts...thx! Stephen
Bart, Refinishing the teak is on my list as well. I'll check this weekend to see how those components come off and report back if still needed. Pls do, however, let us all know how your teak refinishing goes. I've read about folks using numerous products and techniques, with varying degrees of success, for their re-teaking efforts...thx! Stephen
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If you ask three sailors in here for an opinion on that, you will get at least five answers. I use a non-toxic cleaner, rinse, sand and then use teak oil. Looks fantastic, for about three months. Then you have to oil it again. Good luck.
If you ask three sailors in here for an opinion on that, you will get at least five answers. I use a non-toxic cleaner, rinse, sand and then use teak oil. Looks fantastic, for about three months. Then you have to oil it again. Good luck.
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Gary
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I agree with Drew. I also have a 240 and have removed the teak from the stren rail seats and also the cup holders. This not only makes it easier but it also allows for a neater job and more thorough coverage of the teak. Use a power screw driver and the pieces come on and off in minutes. I would suggest keeping all of the pieces for each seat together so the screw holes line up when replacing the strips.
I agree with Drew. I also have a 240 and have removed the teak from the stren rail seats and also the cup holders. This not only makes it easier but it also allows for a neater job and more thorough coverage of the teak. Use a power screw driver and the pieces come on and off in minutes. I would suggest keeping all of the pieces for each seat together so the screw holes line up when replacing the strips.
refinishing teak on stern rail seat
I did it this spring. Power screwdriver makes it easy to remove. I numbered my parts to keep them sperate by seat and in the right order. I used steel wool to remove the discoloration and old finish. I used Sikens to refinish because I actually prefer the color and it lasts much longer than teak oil, even in the direct sunlight.
I did it this spring. Power screwdriver makes it easy to remove. I numbered my parts to keep them sperate by seat and in the right order. I used steel wool to remove the discoloration and old finish. I used Sikens to refinish because I actually prefer the color and it lasts much longer than teak oil, even in the direct sunlight.
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Reudi Ross
stern rail seats and trailering
I refinished my stern rail seats last year. Removed them from the stern rails and dismantled them and refinished the wood. After reassembling them and trailering about 400 miles, I lost one of the seats on the interstate. I would recommend using machine screws and nuts where you can hide them under the wood slats. The self tapping screws that go into 1/2 inch of plastic will loosen up over time. At the very least, use a bungee to hold the seat on while trailering.
I refinished my stern rail seats last year. Removed them from the stern rails and dismantled them and refinished the wood. After reassembling them and trailering about 400 miles, I lost one of the seats on the interstate. I would recommend using machine screws and nuts where you can hide them under the wood slats. The self tapping screws that go into 1/2 inch of plastic will loosen up over time. At the very least, use a bungee to hold the seat on while trailering.
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