I would like to replace my teak deck a fiberglass one. So far, the teak has been removed and all deck hardware stripped off. I am picking up the process from a person I hired to do the entire replacement for me two years ago (long story, but I lost faith in his abilities). Based on what I am seeing, this will involve core replacement, as well. Don Casey's book is too general for the task and not nearly specific enough for me, a novice at this sort of thing. Can anyone recommend good reading on the subject? A step-by-step guide? I would really like to do this work myself, but would also entertain hiring a "consultant" to the process. What's recommended here? Any an all thoughts greatly appreciated. Thanks, Clay
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I would like to replace my teak deck a fiberglass one. So far, the teak has been removed and all deck hardware stripped off. I am picking up the process from a person I hired to do the entire replacement for me two years ago (long story, but I lost faith in his abilities). Based on what I am seeing, this will involve core replacement, as well. Don Casey's book is too general for the task and not nearly specific enough for me, a novice at this sort of thing. Can anyone recommend good reading on the subject? A step-by-step guide? I would really like to do this work myself, but would also entertain hiring a "consultant" to the process. What's recommended here? Any an all thoughts greatly appreciated. Thanks, Clay
What is under the teak?
If it is a wood framed boat, IMHO a glass deck is not the answer because of the potential for movement of the deck frame, the hull sides and the glass deck. David
If it is a wood framed boat, IMHO a glass deck is not the answer because of the potential for movement of the deck frame, the hull sides and the glass deck. David
What is under the teak?
If it is a wood framed boat, IMHO a glass deck is not the answer because of the potential for movement of the deck frame, the hull sides and the glass deck. David
If it is a wood framed boat, IMHO a glass deck is not the answer because of the potential for movement of the deck frame, the hull sides and the glass deck. David
Teak Deck: Replacement With Fiberglass
Thanks, David. It's thick fiberglass all around, not a wood frame. Any thoughts?
Thanks, David. It's thick fiberglass all around, not a wood frame. Any thoughts?
Teak Deck: Replacement With Fiberglass
Thanks, David. It's thick fiberglass all around, not a wood frame. Any thoughts?
Thanks, David. It's thick fiberglass all around, not a wood frame. Any thoughts?
If it were me
and not seeing the deck condition, and assuming this was a teak deck laid over a fiberglass deck, I would the moisture content of the core all over the deck, even where it wasn't teak. Because you already have a zillion screw holes to fill, drill some more, not too deep and check in the previously decked area where there were no screws before. If you consistently find moisture, even in the new holes, you are going to have to cut the old core out and replace it, re-glass and apply new non-skid. Not a job for the faint of heart but not not beyond the skills of a serious amateur. If you hire it out it will not be cheap but you will have great looking, super non-skid decks in the end. What prompted the removal of the deck in the first place? In the two years since the start of this little escapade has it been stored on the hard under cover? D.
and not seeing the deck condition, and assuming this was a teak deck laid over a fiberglass deck, I would the moisture content of the core all over the deck, even where it wasn't teak. Because you already have a zillion screw holes to fill, drill some more, not too deep and check in the previously decked area where there were no screws before. If you consistently find moisture, even in the new holes, you are going to have to cut the old core out and replace it, re-glass and apply new non-skid. Not a job for the faint of heart but not not beyond the skills of a serious amateur. If you hire it out it will not be cheap but you will have great looking, super non-skid decks in the end. What prompted the removal of the deck in the first place? In the two years since the start of this little escapade has it been stored on the hard under cover? D.
If it were me
and not seeing the deck condition, and assuming this was a teak deck laid over a fiberglass deck, I would the moisture content of the core all over the deck, even where it wasn't teak. Because you already have a zillion screw holes to fill, drill some more, not too deep and check in the previously decked area where there were no screws before. If you consistently find moisture, even in the new holes, you are going to have to cut the old core out and replace it, re-glass and apply new non-skid. Not a job for the faint of heart but not not beyond the skills of a serious amateur. If you hire it out it will not be cheap but you will have great looking, super non-skid decks in the end. What prompted the removal of the deck in the first place? In the two years since the start of this little escapade has it been stored on the hard under cover? D.
and not seeing the deck condition, and assuming this was a teak deck laid over a fiberglass deck, I would the moisture content of the core all over the deck, even where it wasn't teak. Because you already have a zillion screw holes to fill, drill some more, not too deep and check in the previously decked area where there were no screws before. If you consistently find moisture, even in the new holes, you are going to have to cut the old core out and replace it, re-glass and apply new non-skid. Not a job for the faint of heart but not not beyond the skills of a serious amateur. If you hire it out it will not be cheap but you will have great looking, super non-skid decks in the end. What prompted the removal of the deck in the first place? In the two years since the start of this little escapade has it been stored on the hard under cover? D.
Teak Deck: Replacement With Fiberglass
David - The teak deck was worn thin and coming up in many places. It was clear that over time the maintenance of a new nonskid deck would be much lower than what I had. The boat's been stored under cover and under shrink wrap for the last two years. Do you suppose it will be easier to replace the entire core, rather than spot-fix it? Assuming the core is rotten in numerous (if not many) places. - Adam
David - The teak deck was worn thin and coming up in many places. It was clear that over time the maintenance of a new nonskid deck would be much lower than what I had. The boat's been stored under cover and under shrink wrap for the last two years. Do you suppose it will be easier to replace the entire core, rather than spot-fix it? Assuming the core is rotten in numerous (if not many) places. - Adam
Teak Deck: Replacement With Fiberglass
David - The teak deck was worn thin and coming up in many places. It was clear that over time the maintenance of a new nonskid deck would be much lower than what I had. The boat's been stored under cover and under shrink wrap for the last two years. Do you suppose it will be easier to replace the entire core, rather than spot-fix it? Assuming the core is rotten in numerous (if not many) places. - Adam
David - The teak deck was worn thin and coming up in many places. It was clear that over time the maintenance of a new nonskid deck would be much lower than what I had. The boat's been stored under cover and under shrink wrap for the last two years. Do you suppose it will be easier to replace the entire core, rather than spot-fix it? Assuming the core is rotten in numerous (if not many) places. - Adam
Sailnet
has some pretty good articles on the subject. They range from the actual work, replacement options, etc. You can search the articles database and find them.
has some pretty good articles on the subject. They range from the actual work, replacement options, etc. You can search the articles database and find them.
Sailnet
has some pretty good articles on the subject. They range from the actual work, replacement options, etc. You can search the articles database and find them.
has some pretty good articles on the subject. They range from the actual work, replacement options, etc. You can search the articles database and find them.
rebuilding cheoy lee deck
The Rhodes Reliant website has a link to a very detailed manuscript that includes many pages about what to do with a Cheoy Lee deck (fiberglass with teak surface). Download the material from: http://astro.temple.edu/%7Ebstavis/rr/documents.htm A shorter version, less up-to-date is available at: http://astro.temple.edu/%7Ebstavis/rr/maintain.htm#teakdeck Also, you may find some suggestions on the Cheoy Lee owners site: http://www.cheoyleeassociation.com/a_entrance.htm Ben Stavis ben.stavis@verizon.net
The Rhodes Reliant website has a link to a very detailed manuscript that includes many pages about what to do with a Cheoy Lee deck (fiberglass with teak surface). Download the material from: http://astro.temple.edu/%7Ebstavis/rr/documents.htm A shorter version, less up-to-date is available at: http://astro.temple.edu/%7Ebstavis/rr/maintain.htm#teakdeck Also, you may find some suggestions on the Cheoy Lee owners site: http://www.cheoyleeassociation.com/a_entrance.htm Ben Stavis ben.stavis@verizon.net
rebuilding cheoy lee deck
The Rhodes Reliant website has a link to a very detailed manuscript that includes many pages about what to do with a Cheoy Lee deck (fiberglass with teak surface). Download the material from: http://astro.temple.edu/%7Ebstavis/rr/documents.htm A shorter version, less up-to-date is available at: http://astro.temple.edu/%7Ebstavis/rr/maintain.htm#teakdeck Also, you may find some suggestions on the Cheoy Lee owners site: http://www.cheoyleeassociation.com/a_entrance.htm Ben Stavis ben.stavis@verizon.net
The Rhodes Reliant website has a link to a very detailed manuscript that includes many pages about what to do with a Cheoy Lee deck (fiberglass with teak surface). Download the material from: http://astro.temple.edu/%7Ebstavis/rr/documents.htm A shorter version, less up-to-date is available at: http://astro.temple.edu/%7Ebstavis/rr/maintain.htm#teakdeck Also, you may find some suggestions on the Cheoy Lee owners site: http://www.cheoyleeassociation.com/a_entrance.htm Ben Stavis ben.stavis@verizon.net
Info on renewing fiberglass gelcoat non-skid
Contact Dave Collignon of Fiberglass Hawaii in Santa Cruz. He is a boat builder and helped me write up description for renewing stippled gelcoat decks. You can see this in the Chandlery section of this website under Boat Care, then Island Girl. It is from the old gelcoat and plastics forum Hope this is of some help. Jim W
Contact Dave Collignon of Fiberglass Hawaii in Santa Cruz. He is a boat builder and helped me write up description for renewing stippled gelcoat decks. You can see this in the Chandlery section of this website under Boat Care, then Island Girl. It is from the old gelcoat and plastics forum Hope this is of some help. Jim W
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