Marlow Marine Sales, Inc.

4204 13th Street Court West, Palmetto, Florida 34221
Ph. 941-729-3370  •  FAX 941-729-4955  •  1-800-362-2657
e-mail  sales@marlowmarine.com

Re-decking a Grand Banks

Replacement of teak decks may become a reality depending upon care and environment. Removal of the decks is very labor intensive. Wood must be removed along with adhesive and screws, and damage to underlying fiberglass must be minimized. The "Remains" must be hauled away as splintered wood.

Before laying the new deck, bare fiberglass surface must be properly repaired to avoid leaks and insure proper adhesion. Follow along as we work on this 42 Grand Banks called Mach Turtle. The yacht is nearly ready for the new deck: holes are repaired, area around a deck fill is cleaned and prepared for sealant, and the surface is nearly free of old  caulk.  The supplies are on hand and ready to be cut and fitted. Recent technology offers improved longevity and appearance by allowing us to hide the screws in the low seams where they are covered with sealant.   Though more difficult to apply, the resulting deck, without "bungs" to cover the countersunk screws, the surface is less apt to require repair in the future.

 

Prepared deck

 The deck is stripped and readied for the teak installation.

 

Teak decking ready to be cut and fitted.

Deck supplies

Mike's bench

 Mike's on-the-site workbench.

 

Teak strips taking shape as steps and their frames.

Steps to bridge

Mike working.

 Mike fitting teak in a hatch   cover.

 

Teak laid out on the flybridge.

Flybridge teak laid out

Aft deck

 The aft deck and a deck box cover ready for sealant.

Deck box

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This site was updated on 8/25/06