Bavaria 44 teak rubbing strip

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asteven221

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On our B44 the rubbing strip on the topsides looks as if it covers the hull/deck joint and I have a nuisance of a leak in that area near the bow, so I want to remove a section and seal the joint.

There is a convenient section covering the area I want to access, but before starting the job I was wondering if anyone has done this before and could let me know if the wood is glued to the hull or fixed with screws.

Thanks.
 
asteven221 said:
On our B44 the rubbing strip on the topsides looks as if it covers the hull/deck joint and I have a nuisance of a leak in that area near the bow, so I want to remove a section and seal the joint.

There is a convenient section covering the area I want to access, but before starting the job I was wondering if anyone has done this before and could let me know if the wood is glued to the hull or fixed with screws.

Thanks.
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yngmar who posts here and runs the Bavaria Yacht Info website is your man as he has done this job and written it up. Suggest you PM him - he is off cruising, but looks in here regularly.
 
I have a 49 with the same arrangement and have removed it to seal a leak.

You do not need to remove the capping piece. Remove the stainless strips and you will see a line of self-tapping screws behind. Remove these screws and the sections of teak mouldings will come away (they might need some persuation though.

Behind this you will find the hull/deck join. Give it a good clean up, and if there is a gap in the sealant, you will see it.

Quite a simple job.
 
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