Deb, Myself, Chasity and McKinlee want to wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Good Kwanza and Happy Holidays. It is the time of …
The Teak Deck Project – (Part 3)
We have been continuing on with our teak deck project. It is a lot of work, it is not terribly hard work, it is more mentally challenging in that I …
What to do with a Teak Deck Sailor…. (Sung like drunken sailor) – Teak Decks (Part 1)
From the day we bought this boat almost 2 years ago now, we have contemplated, thought, discussed, debated, researched, and waffled on what we would do about the teak decks. …
Rebuilding and Refinishing a Teak Dorado box (Part 3 of 3)
In this final portion of the 3 part series on removing, rebuilding/repairing a dorade box, polishing and prepping the bronze as well as all of the reinstallation, this entry will …
How to re-bed or bed Deck Hardware on a Boat.
The boats made in the late 70’s and early 80’s in Taiwan that had Teak decks are often referred to affectionally by their owners as “Leaky Teaky’s.” This is due …
Cleaning the Teak Decks
We know we have work to do on our decks. The seams are dried and need to be re-done. More importantly, in a good rain, when I walk on it, …
Checking and Preparing the surface below the Teak Deck
I spent some time today cleaning up the section of the deck below the teak that I removed. I tap tested the area and it all seemed solid. The strange …
Teak Deck renewal – Exploratory visit to see what I am facing
We have a few leaks down below and I have noticed a lot of spots where the sealant between teak boards is dry and cracked and in some places has …