[Public-List] Remove Teak Toe Rails/Hull Deck Paint Job

[Gordon Laco]

Hi again Bob - and of course I didn't offer any answers to your questions...
Here are some...


On 20/03/10 9:53 PM, "Bob Crinion" <bob at crinion.ca> wrote:

> My boat is Hull# 560 with a hull liner.
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> Has anyone removed the teak toe rails and resealed the hull deck joint?
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> Is it a big job to remove the teak toe rails?

It's not a big job to remove, bending on new ones is tougher but not really
bad.
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> Do you use 3m 5200 to reseal the deck or something else?

I would use something else less glue -like
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> Was it possible to rebolt the deck with SS 1/4" machine screws or do you
> have to use Aluminum or SS rivets in some places?

This should be dead easy, and certainly result in a stronger boat.
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> I have a variety of leaks mostly along the hull deck joint, some from
> what looks like corroded aluminum rivets and some leaks from the screws
> that hold down the teak toe rails. Some of the leaks are in the vee
> berth and eventually find their way into the bunks and others in the
> salon cupboards. 
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> I have sailed the boat for at least 6 years and would like to fix the
> leaks once and for all...
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> The deck is a light blue color, badly faded and is in need of a paint
> job.
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> The non skid is not too bad but in areas on the vertical surfaces along
> the coach roof you can see worn areas showing a black substance in the
> worn gelcoat.
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> The boat yard folks have suggested at 36 years perhaps an overhaul is
> finally needed and suggested Awlgrip on the hull and deck. One
> suggestion was to roll and tip Awlgrip on the deck and spray the hull.
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> The deck requires some repair in some of the stantion areas.
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> I built a plastic bow shaped shed (34' by 14') to house the boat for
> this project with fluorescent lights inside.
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> Sometimes I think I may be about to bite of more than I can chew on this
> one...
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> I am thinking of removing all the deck hardware, windows etc and
> replacing the windows with tinted ones.
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> Any suggestions and feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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> Thanks,
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> -bob
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