Teak Decks

[Guest]

Many thanks to all those who responded to my earlier mail 'New or Second User'. I found the input very interesting and will continue to explore the Vancouver/Victoria option. Many boats of this vintage have teak decks. Are these normally bonded or are they screwed? Do Northshore use the same system as Pheon used? Should they be avoided as they must be nearing an expensive re-furb?

 

[Twister_Ken]

Almost certainly screwed on an older boat.

This is exactly the situation Ihave on my 1980 boat - still the original teak deck, but not a lot of life left.

However, many Vancouvers eschewed the teak option and went for Treadmaster decks, which are relatively easy to refurb. Not sure about Victoria, haven't seen so many of them about.

 

[Mr Cassandra]

I have just bought a Jeaneau Sun Magic with teak decks in Greece She has had only one owner since new . The teak deck is in very good condition [mentioned in survay] The previous owner only washed/ hosed them down in his words with ,sweet water, no brushing, this he claims is the way to keep them in good condition . What should I look out for, ,How and why do they wearout When I take the boat ouy of comision should I cover them to protect them from the weather. Cheers Bob T

Bob T

 

[billmacfarlane]

They'll almost certainly be screwed down. This usually means that as the teak wears water can penetrate to through the screw holes and into the balsa cored decks. Modern teak decks tend to be bonded down , though only time will tell whether they'll stay that way !!!

 

[Guest]

Although teak decks do take time and money to maintain and there are plenty of sensible reasons for not having them, buying a boat in the beginning isn't really a very sensible thing to do - cheaper to take a plane or ship! In my opinion teak decks are amply justified purely on their value added cosmetic and pride of ownership factors. Given two similiar designs with and without teak decks, I know which I would plump for even if it means continuous mainenance thereafter!

Just my 2p worth.

Cheers, Brian.

 

[tomg]

I've had teak,treadmaster and 'moulded in' on the various boats I've owned and the least trouble has been the 'moulded in' non-slip on my current yacht. The teak deck was screwed down (and will probably be so on the boats you are looking at) and was the best looking and nicest to walk on of the three. But it did require much more maintenance and occaisionally leaked in the most inconvenient places. Provided it surveys well I would go for it.