Re: TWL: Deck Covering
Subject: Re: TWL: Deck Covering
From: Captain Al Pilvinis (yourcaptain@XXX.XXX)
Date: Tue Jan 01 2002 - 13:12:59 EST
There is never/never enough support under the
>'glass to prevent it from flexing, and even just a little will cause
>those cracks to form over time.
>
>I must be the only one on TWL who likes teak decking, but I find the
>unfinished teak on my aft deck comfortable and secure of footing, and a
>lot easier to keep clean than my diamond non-skid 'glass decks. In any
>case, were it me, I would avoid 'glass/gelcoat, and either glue - rather
>than screw - new teak, or opt for one of the other coverings that TWL
>members have found satisfactory.
>
>Cheers, Garrett
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Don't worry about hairline cracks unless the fitting flexes. Not a reason
to turn down a purchase.
About the teak decks.......It's alright to be different, we understand.
.
Captain Al Pilvinis
"M/V Driftwood"--Prairie 47
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