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Subject: RE: [worldcruising] Teak Decks
From: Ray Thackeray (rayt@XXX.XXX)
Date: Mon Jan 15 2001 - 20:13:20 EST
Teak decks do require maintenance. There should be no such thing as "pretty"
teak decks, apart from a deck washed in salt water to a perfect gray or
almost white - that is the correct state of a teak deck. Oil or varnish is
ABSOLUTELY not a good thing on a deck, but what you do on brightwork is a
different thing...
As for maintenance, plan on having to recaulk the decks every ten years or
maybe less. DO NOT scrub hard - it raises the grain and eats away the deck.
Wash with a soft brush across the grain, not with the grain.
Cheers,
Ray
-----Original Message-----
From: Roger Jones [mailto:reboot@XXX.XXX]
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 12:56 PM
To: worldcruising@XXX.XXX
Subject: RE: [worldcruising] Teak Decks
Simple answer - if you like gray teak, not a problem. If you want "pretty"
teak, hire at least 10 people full time. Don't know about the cool vs. warm
statements.
-----Original Message-----
From: Rik Dove [mailto:rik@XXX.XXX]
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 2:15 PM
To: worldcruising@XXX.XXX
Subject: [worldcruising] Teak Decks
Greetings:
I'm seriously considering making an offer on a 1978 - 37' Tayana Cutter
with
teak decks. I have not seen the boat yet, but I'm informed it is in good
shape. My concern is with the teak decks. What is involved with keeping a
teak deck in good shape? How long do teak decks typically last? I
understand
that in the tropics teak decks are great for keeping the cabin cool, by
simply wetting the deck with water, but on the other hand I don't want to
spend all my time maintaining the boat.
There must be some knowledge on this subject in the group. I'd like to
hear
about the pro's and con's before I make an offer.
Cheers!
Rik
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