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Fiberglass can easily be used to make a strong, durable, non-slip surface, and aluminum can be used to make decks that can last several generations.
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Fiberglass can easily be used to make a strong, durable, non-slip surface, and aluminum can be used to make decks that can last several generations.
Many people prefer teak decks over aluminum and fiberglass because it provides a less slippery surface to walk on.
Termites and ants are unlikely to dig into your boat’s teak deck. here
Do a search for a teak deck versus other kinds of wood decks, and you’ll find that there just isn’t anything to compare it to.
This saves teak boat owners both time and money and makes cleaning a teak deck a breeze. here
Teak can be cut and finished with hand tools.
Most modern boats with wooden construction have surface treatments that are resistant to rot.
With brittle or otherwise damaged seams, a boat may begin to leak excessively. Therefore, caulking damage in wooden boats should be taken seriously. more
Boats before this period are generally more susceptible to wood rot.
All of the above areas should be marked and targeted first, for it is here where the problems are likely to be. Then, if all these suspect areas prove out okay, you may not even need to pull fasteners in the non-suspect areas and this will reduce the work load greatly. [links]
Electrolysis, or stray current corrosion is usually notable by the very bright appearance of the corroded metal. When the pitted part of the metal is bright, that means that the corrosion is so rapid that oxides have no chance to form. That's particularly true with all copper-based alloys like brass and bronze. When the surface is dull, but still brightly colored such as pink or orange, this tends to indicate a less rapid rate of corrosion, but stray current nevertheless.
This is not to say that serious structural defects cannot be found with relative ease if one knows what he's looking for. In my 30 years experience with wooden vessels, its a maxim that structural problems always manifest telltale signs. The difficulty is that the inspector must be expert, and must have a great deal of experience in knowing what to look for in order to find them.
Seam Battened Utilizes a batten over seams on inside. A very effective and strong method of construction, used mainly by Chris Craft. [links]
Lapstrake Longitudinal planking with edges overlapped. Produces a hull prone to wracking and leaking seams and therefore fastener failure. Not many of these around anymore.
This term is used to describe most of the mahogany-like timber in southern Mexico and Central America. It is heavier and stronger than the African variety and has a more dense structure. It is usually straight grained, holds fastenings well, and takes a very handsome finish. It weighs about 36 pounds per cubic foot.
This timber is sometimes called b lack cherry due to its color. and was much favored in the earlier days of boatbuilding. It is less commonly available today and is expensive. It takes finish well, has a close grain and , a dark red color. If well seasoned, it rarely warps or checks. It was formerly much used as naturally grown crooks for breasthooks and hanging knees. It is too stiff and hard for steam bending. Weight per cubic foot is about 34 pounds.
This wood is noted for its resistance to dry rot, and is often used for interior joinery for its beautiful color when oiled or varnished, While sometimes used to plank small skills, its value is limited as its tensile strength is poor and it is easily shattered by impact. ][s weight is about 28 pounds per cubic fool. [links]
Commonly known as Douglas fir. this is a strong. hard, and somewhat heavy wood with rather coarse grain. It absorbs water readily. as in the case of cypress, and takes up much weight ill the process. Its main disadvantage is its low resistance to dry rot. and it was formerly used mostly as interior framing, sheer shelves, bilge stringers. and derrick masts. In recent years it has come into widespread use as planking. particularly in commercial vessels when specially treated with wood preservatives. It is nowadays produced in tree farms by forest products concerns. and is readily available. Vast quantities of fir are made into various grades of plywood. Weight per cubic foot is about 28 pounds. more
This timber is obtained from the Gold Coast and Nigerian areas of Africa. The mature trees are almost uniformly of immense size and may be up to seven or eight feet in diameter. It is a rather soft, light wood with large pores but has a spectacular graining with many variations as to burling and pattern. It is largely used as facing on fir plywood panels. Its average weight is about 33 pounds per cubic foot.
Also known as larch or tamarack. it is a very heavy and densely grained wood and is usually found as natural crooks and grown knees for framing purposes. It is becoming scarce and is usually found , if obtainable. from marine timber specialists. Average weigh t per cubic foot is 36 pounds. more