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Author	Topic:   Replace Teak Gunnel Caps With Starboard
Whitecap	posted 01-29-2002 10:26 PM ET (US)         I have a 1985 22' Outrage. I am considering replacing all the teak( doors and gunnels) with starboard. Anyone ever done it and how did you like it?
OutrageMan	posted 01-30-2002 08:57 AM ET (US)             I had the wood "trap" doors in both aft deck corners replaced with starboard on my 91 22'. and I thought it was a good thing. Worked well. Brian
hauptjm	posted 01-30-2002 11:35 AM ET (US)          Blasphemy!!!
george nagy	posted 01-30-2002 01:24 PM ET (US)             I'm interested in your old teak.
hauptjm	posted 01-30-2002 01:34 PM ET (US)          George since you were first to ask, it's yours. But, if you don't need all of it, I may be interested in the scraps.
george nagy	posted 01-30-2002 02:49 PM ET (US)             Well it is really up to whitecap but I'm interested mainly in the doors and door frames.
hauptjm	posted 01-30-2002 02:58 PM ET (US)          I'm just interested in the teak itself. Let's see if there is a bite.
witness	posted 01-30-2002 03:21 PM ET (US)             I have used the starboard material for several applications and in both black and white "colors", and plan to use it for several more projects, but... I can't imagine it being a good replacement for the teak on your gunnels, unless and only "iff" the wood is totally rotted out, and "iff" you are interested in durablity and not looks. Starboard, especially the light colors seems to get very dirty looking (or at least looks stained) and it does not clean up like fiberglass, or painted surfaces, or even wood, for that matter. I wouldn't say that it scratches easy, but it sorta does, not deep, but more on the surface. Plus, it doesn't "polish" well, or i don't know how to polish it. I have thought about replacing my teak with it, but now don't think that it is a good idea, except in areas were it is not seen. This might be an over-generalization, but maybe not...
DavidM	posted 02-05-2002 10:12 PM ET (US)             I have an 88 18 Outrage, replaced all teak with starboard. Call Fin Addict, 919-989-6813, or 919-894-1944. Owners name, Brown Towls, he does custom marine starboard, did a great job on gunnels. They will have a seam about midway,but looks like a factory job. He is a Whaler fan, and has starboard kits for several size Whalers. He did mine about 3-4 years ago, and while my friends are working on their teak I'm out on the water. Teak is beautiful, but lots of work. By the way, for the back of the pilot seat,had it covered with Whaler vinyl, looks great. Have done this on three Whalers, I have console teak x 2, and teak gunnels for 18 Outrage if anyone interested.
george nagy	posted 02-06-2002 08:58 AM ET (US)             I'm interested!
witness	posted 02-06-2002 09:07 AM ET (US)             David, I would love to see pictures of the replaced gunnels! Especially after several years of use. If at all possible, please email me at witness@jhu.edu. This has been something i've kicked around for quite some time. Thanks Mike
DavidM	posted 02-06-2002 09:40 PM ET (US)             Reference my earlier message, feel free to email concerning my starboard gunnels or the teak I have for sale, wdmda3b@hotmail.com

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