DIY - Teak gunnels

[abl1111]

Anyone ever install teak gunnels on their boat ? I have a 23' Tsunami and have played with the idea of running teak along the side gunnels over the transom cap ( I have an I/O ).

Heard that I could grind the non-skid a bit, and use epoxy to hold it all down along with the black silicone-like stuff in between the pcs of teak.

Reasons:

- I like the look and feel of teak and do not find it to be a lot of maintenance - I don't oil it or varnish, just clean it 2x a season - looks great.

- I have some nice looking, non structural spidercracks that I don't want to deal with w/ sanding and gelcoat and tis would hide 90% of them.

Input as usual appreciated.

[joey]

I am a fan of teak,and teak covering boards done right would look great.IMO I would use one length down each side and one across the transom,mitered to fit each joint so you wouldn't need the black caulk.You can grind off the gel coat and bed it in epoxy and cabosil screw from the under side with temporary screws and washers to hold it in place until the epoxy sets.Once the epoxy sets remove the screws and it's there forever.I've done it on a couple boats and I'm getting ready to do it on a custom carolina boat that a buddy and I are finishing.Don't stop with the covering boards,put a teak toe rail on her as well!

[Old'sCool]

This Formula restore is on THT now and is super nice!!!!

http://tinyurl.com/ywlxuv

[Trayder]

I saw that formula but can not get over the seams in the teak, I can not stand that, It would go right through each rod holder, hawse pipe, etc.

[hermco]

It seams Trayder don't like seams!

[abl1111]

The alternative is using VERY expensive pcs of solid teak ! But, I agree. It would be a hassle to have the seams go through the rod holders or hawse pipe.

Any alternatives with teak and the rod/hawse problem that look good ?