Teak Deck Repair

LAKEWIND30 · Post by **LAKEWIND30** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:10 pm

I have a 30' Trojan with teak decks that are showing their wear after 37 years. A few spots have become thin and are starting to leak. The boat is in fantastic shape and I want to keep it as original as possible. Any suggestions on how to seal the aging deck? Teak Oil is just not cutting it.
Thanks for your help. Can't wait til Spring!!
Lakewind30

jddens · Post by **jddens** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:05 am

I recently purchased a 1972 F30 fly bridge. The previous owner replaced the deck teak with mahogany plywood and fiberglassed, then painted with non-skid. Still have plenty of beautiful teak and mahogany in the cockpit and cabin........but lot's less maintenance outside..........

I have pics of the redo and it's pretty strange to see the boat with no deck.......you look right into the cabin and v-berth....major project.

chucka · Post by **chucka** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:38 pm

Here is a link to an old discussion thread on this forum that includes photos of a deck restoration project done in 2004 on my 1975 F26.

http://www.trojanboats.net/wforum/viewt ... torder=asc

I re-framed the cockpit and used mahogany decking over marine plywood, which I think was appropriate considering the age and value of the boat. I couldn't see putting down teak which was much more expensive when I priced it out. It's holding up pretty well after 4 New England summers.

Chuck