Rubbing Strake Replacement

[Avocet]

I'm contemplating replacing the rubbing strakes on my boat this winter. Can anyone recommend a source of Teak / Iroko or anything else commonly used? It's a pretty standard angle section 1.5" by 1.25" by 0.5" or 38 x 32 x 13mm in new money. I guess nobody will do me two 9 metre lengths so any advice on joining would be appreciated. Also, any advice on bending round the hull would be most welcome. It's not a beamy boat so I was wondering whether I could do it "cold". I guess the tightest radius would be about 14 metres (yards?!). The longer leg (38mm) is the vertical one so it's only the shorter one that would really get bent.

All advice gratefully received!

 

[boatone]

Try KJ Howells in Poole
www.k.j.howells.dial.pipex.com

boatone@boatsonthethames.co.uk

 

[Strathglass]

Ian the wood will bend very easily. At any joins use at least a 7/1 scarf that will give you enough strength. I am looking for iroko myself in the north of Scotland

 

[gus]

Health and Safety!

If you haven't worked with Iroko before, then a few words of caution. Your tools must be kept very sharp otherwise you can tear the wood. Wear a dust mask if sawing or sanding because the dust is particularly harmful.

 

[vyv_cox]

Re: Health and Safety!

I have read that the dust is poisonous and can lead to blood poisoning if it gets into cuts.

I confirm that it is difficult to work with, very hard and tears easily.

 

[boatone]

Howells both supply timber and finished mouldings. They may even produce a moulding specifically to meet your need. Their website is a bit basic but dont let it put you off asking!
PS no relationship with Howells, just used them in the past.

boatone@boatsonthethames.co.uk

 

[Avocet]

Thanks All!

I'm indebted to all of you. I've had an e-mail from Howells and their quote is the best so far - by a long way!