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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Task: Restore the original woodwork on Sunspur, 235 (1967); badly needs it. Teak appears dry, grey, and worn as it could be (no splits yet). Proximity/availability to boat suggests removal of trim.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>Basic question: Is it advisable or not advisable to remove various pieces to better facilitate restoration? Thought about removing all BUT the toe rail (gunwhales, stern hatch, lazarette seats, companionway hatch/rails).</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>Detailed questions:</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>1. At the risk of inciting internet civil war, I'll ask if the age/condition of the teak suggest oil treatment vs. varnish? </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>2. Gunwhales - I see 7-8 horizontal screws and 2 into the cabin, but there is a teak quarter round on the outside. No apparent thru-hulls so I presume that 1/4 rd rail attaches to gunwhale not glass?</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>3. Lazarette seats - Would appear to be easier to disassemble seat with hinge attached, i.e., remove screws attaching it to glass?</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>4. Companion Hatch - four metal retaining plates are a bear to access tighten untighten, whats the secret?</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Would appreciate any advice/experience you can pass along. I routinely underestimate dissassembly/assembly jobs, and find out afterward that I should have just fixed in place. Your thoughts?</FONT></P>
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