antobailie
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Was considering getting this Tek-Dek fitted to my Sealine S25 has anyone any information on this product ie quality,lifespan,cost etc thx as always for your time?????
Tek-Dek
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fake teak is hotter underfoot than real teak. It also looks worse.
Have a look at cork decking? Looks good, nice underfoot, much less weight, not as hot. I have no experience of this tho...
Have a look at cork decking? Looks good, nice underfoot, much less weight, not as hot. I have no experience of this tho...
thamesS23
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I keep meaning to do the same thing to our S23 but something always comes up that we have to spend money on instead!
I spoke to one of thier guys at the boat show and I think from memory they mentioned a price of about £600 - £700 for a sealine S23 / S25, if supplied as large panel pieces that just need to be trimmed to fit (rather then supplying all in individual strips).
We want to get it done, if only to make access to the engine bay easier, as at the moment we have to lift all the cockpit carpet up to access it, which is a pain to fit back as it has to be wedged into corners and under the fridge!
Let me know how you get on if you do get it done.
I spoke to one of thier guys at the boat show and I think from memory they mentioned a price of about £600 - £700 for a sealine S23 / S25, if supplied as large panel pieces that just need to be trimmed to fit (rather then supplying all in individual strips).
We want to get it done, if only to make access to the engine bay easier, as at the moment we have to lift all the cockpit carpet up to access it, which is a pain to fit back as it has to be wedged into corners and under the fridge!
Let me know how you get on if you do get it done.
paultallett
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We fitted Tek - Dek to our bathing platform 3 years ago. To say it has been absolutley brilliant is an understatement!!
It still looks as good as new, cleans up very easily and really makes the boat look smart.
We had Tek - Dek come out and template, make and then fit and again they really can't be faulted!! It was done very swiftly and I thought at a very reasonable cost.
I don't have any connection to them, just a very satisfied customer!! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Regards Paul.
It still looks as good as new, cleans up very easily and really makes the boat look smart.
We had Tek - Dek come out and template, make and then fit and again they really can't be faulted!! It was done very swiftly and I thought at a very reasonable cost.
I don't have any connection to them, just a very satisfied customer!! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Regards Paul.
Firefly625
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Used it on my classic speedboat I restored. It's not cheap but a good product. If using a lot of it do consider the additional weight. As for maintenaince of it, just a quick wash, and it will always look like new teak, i.e. nice a brown rather than silver. Also good grip when wet. To do what you see in the picture below cost around £100, but I did all the cutting & installation and a had a enough left over to make a small table (I kid you not, see pic!). I think now the best way to get say a cockpit done would be to do an accurate template and send it to them, they will make the panel up and then all you need to do is stick it down (with some very messy) black sealant.
tcm
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Arg! Er, a matter of opinion. To me, it always looks like plastic, not wood, and so for me the boat has not been restored but ruined. I suppose the next project will be to restore an E-type and if so, it'll be much less work to paint the body with a roller instead of all that poncing about with spray paint. Also, painting the chrome with silver paint, that would save a lot of effort too....
The cork product is marinedeck 2000, but for a classic i wdn't recommend that either - it has to be teak.
The cork product is marinedeck 2000, but for a classic i wdn't recommend that either - it has to be teak.
Firefly625
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Arg! Er, a matter of opinion. To me, it always looks like plastic, not wood, and so for me the boat has not been restored but ruined. I suppose the next project will be to restore an E-type and if so, it'll be much less work to paint the body with a roller instead of all that poncing about with spray paint. Also, painting the chrome with silver paint, that would save a lot of effort too....
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Thanks for the insults, shame you have no idea, its a 70's American boat which originally came with vinyl wood effect on the bow... The restoration was a bit of fun, certainly doesn't warrant you comments. I was trying to give some helpful advice to the initial question..
As for an E-Type, not really my cup of tea. Perhaps more the sort of car you enjoy.... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Arg! Er, a matter of opinion. To me, it always looks like plastic, not wood, and so for me the boat has not been restored but ruined. I suppose the next project will be to restore an E-type and if so, it'll be much less work to paint the body with a roller instead of all that poncing about with spray paint. Also, painting the chrome with silver paint, that would save a lot of effort too....
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Thanks for the insults, shame you have no idea, its a 70's American boat which originally came with vinyl wood effect on the bow... The restoration was a bit of fun, certainly doesn't warrant you comments. I was trying to give some helpful advice to the initial question..
As for an E-Type, not really my cup of tea. Perhaps more the sort of car you enjoy.... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
gjgm
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Its personal, of course, but I think teak looks wonderful, and the man made stuff bloody aweful. I m not convinced the teak need be that much more expensive.
But in both cases, it looks much better if the edging is bordered, rather than straight strips ending.
I think Tek Dek do (or did) a version with some wood in it, which wasnt quite as ghastly as the obviously plastic stuff.
Also, I think there can be quite alot of wastage if you DIY, as you dont have all the odds and ends, meaning its not always so much more to get the templates made up for you.
But in both cases, it looks much better if the edging is bordered, rather than straight strips ending.
I think Tek Dek do (or did) a version with some wood in it, which wasnt quite as ghastly as the obviously plastic stuff.
Also, I think there can be quite alot of wastage if you DIY, as you dont have all the odds and ends, meaning its not always so much more to get the templates made up for you.
tcm
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None of my comments are warranted or carry a guarantee of any kind.
DAKA
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Firefly625
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Its personal, of course, but I think teak looks wonderful, and the man made stuff bloody aweful.
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I think it depends on the boat, if its a cheap plastic thing like my MF625, tek dek is fine. If its an Oyster, Swordsman, Nordwest (you get my drift)...etc etc, then only teak would do.
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I think Tek Dek do (or did) a version with some wood in it, which wasnt quite as ghastly as the obviously plastic stuff.
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I don't think they have changed any of there products from launch, the important bit is the edging that as standard comes as a smooth plastic, its actually needs sanding prior to fitting otherwise it does look awful.
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Also, I think there can be quite alot of wastage if you DIY, as you dont have all the odds and ends, meaning its not always so much more to get the templates made up for you.
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I agree there!
I would also just add that you won't catch me adding either tek dek or teak to my Merry Fisher /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Its personal, of course, but I think teak looks wonderful, and the man made stuff bloody aweful.
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I think it depends on the boat, if its a cheap plastic thing like my MF625, tek dek is fine. If its an Oyster, Swordsman, Nordwest (you get my drift)...etc etc, then only teak would do.
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I think Tek Dek do (or did) a version with some wood in it, which wasnt quite as ghastly as the obviously plastic stuff.
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I don't think they have changed any of there products from launch, the important bit is the edging that as standard comes as a smooth plastic, its actually needs sanding prior to fitting otherwise it does look awful.
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Also, I think there can be quite alot of wastage if you DIY, as you dont have all the odds and ends, meaning its not always so much more to get the templates made up for you.
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I agree there!
I would also just add that you won't catch me adding either tek dek or teak to my Merry Fisher /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Firefly625
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and I'm not surprised, it looks great.... But I must need my eyes testing as according to most I guess it looks awful. I bet you are really upset with the results!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
No connection with this company, just as satisfied customer
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and I'm not surprised, it looks great.... But I must need my eyes testing as according to most I guess it looks awful. I bet you are really upset with the results!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
paultallett
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Yep, thats the one!!
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That's why when we had it done I had several people (and a broker) say it looks great and ask who did your teak? Most are gob smacked when I tell them its not real...
But now the years have past I guess everyone knows it's not real cause it still looks new and hasn't gone grey!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Less time scrubbing, more time supping!!
Regards Paul
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That's why when we had it done I had several people (and a broker) say it looks great and ask who did your teak? Most are gob smacked when I tell them its not real...
But now the years have past I guess everyone knows it's not real cause it still looks new and hasn't gone grey!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Less time scrubbing, more time supping!!
Regards Paul
miket
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Like many things teak decking is a personal view.
I saw several Dutch boats a couple of weekends ago and saw all 3 variations;
real teak
tek-dek
caulk.
Teak I love, but I have no hang ups when it goes that lovely silver grey, so long as it is still clean.
Caulk deck also looks good to me but not sure on longevity.
The tek dek boat looked awful, but it was a particularly non-teak colour. Not sure why as it was only a year old.
I saw several Dutch boats a couple of weekends ago and saw all 3 variations;
real teak
tek-dek
caulk.
Teak I love, but I have no hang ups when it goes that lovely silver grey, so long as it is still clean.
Caulk deck also looks good to me but not sure on longevity.
The tek dek boat looked awful, but it was a particularly non-teak colour. Not sure why as it was only a year old.
Nick_H
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Sealine S25 is a quality boat, and would look better with real teak IMO. I don't think there's such a price difference as you may think. I suggest you give KJ Howells a ring with the sizes. If that's OK you can make up templates easily yourself, and they will make up panels to be glued in.
Firefly625
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it would be really interesting to get the price differential between the two, please consider posting the results.
Nigelhg
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I looked at a few of these false teak deck products at the boat show, the one that I thought was the most realistic was called permiteek. I thought tek dek was one of the most plastic looking ones....all IMHO.
DAKA
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hi Nick,
its not a cost issue in my opinion.
Its the state that teak gets into over winter, all green and requiring work.
My tek dek doesnt even need a hose off, it looks great all year round, I wash it less than I used to the bare grp.
99% of mates that come on board think the tek dek is real teak anyway, they dont believe me when I tell them it is plastic.
For the 1% that can tell and hate it as you do , all I say is which looks better mid winter when the teak is green and slippery ?
its not a cost issue in my opinion.
Its the state that teak gets into over winter, all green and requiring work.
My tek dek doesnt even need a hose off, it looks great all year round, I wash it less than I used to the bare grp.
99% of mates that come on board think the tek dek is real teak anyway, they dont believe me when I tell them it is plastic.
For the 1% that can tell and hate it as you do , all I say is which looks better mid winter when the teak is green and slippery ?
Phill
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We had it fitted to our cockpit over the winter as there was too much white.
I wanted something that looked like teak but without the maintenance. I like the look of new teak but wasn't keen on the look of it when sun bleached.
I did lots of research and after reading Daka's report decided on Tek-Dek.
I can highly recommend Victor Asprey at MC Products who I contacted to discuss my requirements. They came out, talked about options and took a template. The panels were made at the factory and then fitted to my boat. It has totally transformed the cockpit area and we are very pleased. The cost depends on borders etc, but ours was just over a thousand.
I wanted something that looked like teak but without the maintenance. I like the look of new teak but wasn't keen on the look of it when sun bleached.
I did lots of research and after reading Daka's report decided on Tek-Dek.
I can highly recommend Victor Asprey at MC Products who I contacted to discuss my requirements. They came out, talked about options and took a template. The panels were made at the factory and then fitted to my boat. It has totally transformed the cockpit area and we are very pleased. The cost depends on borders etc, but ours was just over a thousand.
Coastgal
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Re: Tek-Dek - what about Aikona
We looked at Tek-dek, then came across Aikona at SBS. Has anyone used it? It looks really great, but don't know anyone who's used it.
Any thoughts?
We looked at Tek-dek, then came across Aikona at SBS. Has anyone used it? It looks really great, but don't know anyone who's used it.
Any thoughts?
