I am considering putting wood flooring in the cabin of my 26D. I was thinking of using a solid teak (3/8" prefinished tounge and grooved). Can I glue this directly to the fiberglass floor or should I use a subfloor? Would 3/4" be a better choice? Should I seal the back of the flooring first? The boat is kept on the trailer (sliped appox. 3 months a year) but is sailed in both fresh and salt waters. It had carpet glued to the floor which I have removed along with the old glue.
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What is that material called and where did you get it?
That looks like exactly the kind of material I've been hoping to find for Pili Lani!
That looks like exactly the kind of material I've been hoping to find for Pili Lani!
I'll check..
It was either Home Depot or one of the other "big box" stores. I have to head over there this weekend - I'll check out the brand. Chris
It was either Home Depot or one of the other "big box" stores. I have to head over there this weekend - I'll check out the brand. Chris
thanks for the info
Chris & Lenore Thanks For The Info, found a product a call "Trafficmaster Allure" in Teak at my local Home Depot. It cost less than $2.00 a sq. ft. and comes in a box with appox. 22 sq. ft. just enough to do the cabin floor. I noticed your plate rack, that looks nice. Did you make it? If so what kind of material did you use, it looks like Teak. Thanks Again For The Reply MLA
Chris & Lenore Thanks For The Info, found a product a call "Trafficmaster Allure" in Teak at my local Home Depot. It cost less than $2.00 a sq. ft. and comes in a box with appox. 22 sq. ft. just enough to do the cabin floor. I noticed your plate rack, that looks nice. Did you make it? If so what kind of material did you use, it looks like Teak. Thanks Again For The Reply MLA
Looks Perfect!
Available at Home Depot online from what I can see. Will check my local tomorrow. A variety of colors. I've seen a lot of people use laminates before, but most are not waterproof as this is. Does anyone know what the square footage of the Mac 26 is? I'm wondering if one box will do it.
Available at Home Depot online from what I can see. Will check my local tomorrow. A variety of colors. I've seen a lot of people use laminates before, but most are not waterproof as this is. Does anyone know what the square footage of the Mac 26 is? I'm wondering if one box will do it.
Quantity needed - and a couple tips
One box will let you make a few "mistakes" - and have 3 or 4 "planks" left over. Tips. Resist the urge to glue it down. It lays absolutely flat and is actually difficult to get an edge and lift. Out 6 and 15 year olds have not been able to move it even hair when tearing around the cabin. I forgot to offset the planks i.e. start each one 12 inches past the previous. This yields a more natural look and you don't see the pattern repeating. I took the easy way and lined them all up - less cutting but I am not happy with the result. We plan to use them for a hallway in the house. They have a stone tile pattern that (I think) looks better than the snap together laminate. Chris
One box will let you make a few "mistakes" - and have 3 or 4 "planks" left over. Tips. Resist the urge to glue it down. It lays absolutely flat and is actually difficult to get an edge and lift. Out 6 and 15 year olds have not been able to move it even hair when tearing around the cabin. I forgot to offset the planks i.e. start each one 12 inches past the previous. This yields a more natural look and you don't see the pattern repeating. I took the easy way and lined them all up - less cutting but I am not happy with the result. We plan to use them for a hallway in the house. They have a stone tile pattern that (I think) looks better than the snap together laminate. Chris
Comment on the wood picture posted earlier
That teak and holly is beautiful. Ramblin' Rod (who frequents the "other" forum) did this on his 26S. He could give details as to price and installation. Teak and holly is typically a plywood you buy at wood specialty stores (and it's not inexpensive as you need marine grade - the cheaper stuff tends to delaminate fairy quickly). Personally, I have seen many wood floors after a few years of use and especially after a few seasons of water - and watched a fellow sailor remove and replace an older floor. I'll leave the wood for the "big boat" and keep the Mac "easy to maintain". It does look beautiful though... Chris
That teak and holly is beautiful. Ramblin' Rod (who frequents the "other" forum) did this on his 26S. He could give details as to price and installation. Teak and holly is typically a plywood you buy at wood specialty stores (and it's not inexpensive as you need marine grade - the cheaper stuff tends to delaminate fairy quickly). Personally, I have seen many wood floors after a few years of use and especially after a few seasons of water - and watched a fellow sailor remove and replace an older floor. I'll leave the wood for the "big boat" and keep the Mac "easy to maintain". It does look beautiful though... Chris
PlasTeak
These guys actually offer a synthetic product that looks quite realistic. It's used on some new boats I believe. It's more pricy than I'm willing to do, but if you're looking for a premium material that is NOT wood it might be worth considering. http://plasteak.com/osc/index.php
These guys actually offer a synthetic product that looks quite realistic. It's used on some new boats I believe. It's more pricy than I'm willing to do, but if you're looking for a premium material that is NOT wood it might be worth considering. http://plasteak.com/osc/index.php
Teak and holly
That is the type of floor you should install. The other stuff does not look real as the wood grains do not match up. As in the picture submitted by Chris and Lenore, (no offence) Teak and holly is also found on the more expensive yachts, and looks even and clean.
That is the type of floor you should install. The other stuff does not look real as the wood grains do not match up. As in the picture submitted by Chris and Lenore, (no offence) Teak and holly is also found on the more expensive yachts, and looks even and clean.
No offence - but...
Note that in my previous email I mentioned that I did not offset the planks. Offsetting does provide a proper grain/joint look. I definitely agree that teak and holly is the most beautiful - but for $40 the vinyl planks look good (if properly offset - unlike what I did), are non slip, totally water proof, can be installed in a couple hours, require no maintenance - and (drumroll) can be replaced in a couple hours. For us it was a good compromise between cost and maintenance. BTW - you should ask Ramblin' Rod (probably on the other forum) to share a pic of the teak and holly job he did on SeaQuell. It'll give a good idea of what that type of floor looks like on a 26D (plus an idea of cost and effort). Chris
Note that in my previous email I mentioned that I did not offset the planks. Offsetting does provide a proper grain/joint look. I definitely agree that teak and holly is the most beautiful - but for $40 the vinyl planks look good (if properly offset - unlike what I did), are non slip, totally water proof, can be installed in a couple hours, require no maintenance - and (drumroll) can be replaced in a couple hours. For us it was a good compromise between cost and maintenance. BTW - you should ask Ramblin' Rod (probably on the other forum) to share a pic of the teak and holly job he did on SeaQuell. It'll give a good idea of what that type of floor looks like on a 26D (plus an idea of cost and effort). Chris
Teak and Holly
We put in a one piece teak and holly floor last year. Unfortunately, I can't load a picture right now as my home PC is down. Most who see it, describe it as "breathtaking". That is how I describe the cost. Originally $420 Canadian for a 4 x 8 sheet, but my darlin' first mate talked 'em down to $240. We finished with many coats of Cetol light, and sealed the edge where it meets it the cabin sole liner with silcone, to ensure water can't get under it. We used half for the floor, and am in process of cutting a 14" x 36" piece to cover the now enlarged access hole to more easily get at the storage space under the starboard settee. I'm sure we'll end up using the entire sheet before long. If one didn't mind piecing it, I'm sure a half sheet would do.
We put in a one piece teak and holly floor last year. Unfortunately, I can't load a picture right now as my home PC is down. Most who see it, describe it as "breathtaking". That is how I describe the cost. Originally $420 Canadian for a 4 x 8 sheet, but my darlin' first mate talked 'em down to $240. We finished with many coats of Cetol light, and sealed the edge where it meets it the cabin sole liner with silcone, to ensure water can't get under it. We used half for the floor, and am in process of cutting a 14" x 36" piece to cover the now enlarged access hole to more easily get at the storage space under the starboard settee. I'm sure we'll end up using the entire sheet before long. If one didn't mind piecing it, I'm sure a half sheet would do.
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