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Strake wood
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:46 pm
by David Kane
I have a '75 36' tri-cabin with wooden strakes. They were painted (brightside on top of ablative no less-oh well!!!). I'm thinking that the wood is teak, but hard to tell. Anybody know what kind of wood was used at that time for the strakes? If the wood is teak, I'm thining I want to sand the bottom more to expose the wood to let it breath. Any thoughts?
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:21 pm
by willietrojan
Are you talking about the lower rub rail? If so that would most likely
mahogany.
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:31 pm
by Buckknekkid
mine WERE teak, one is now floating around somewhere near Lewiston NY , the other I cut up and used during the rebuild of cockpit.
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:48 am
by David Kane
No, I'm not talking about the rub rail. These are the mini 'wings' located aft on both the port and starboard sides that I presume are intended to keep the spray down in the cockpit area. Sorry for not replying sooner-was in Columbus, OH all day yesterday for training.
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:46 am
by Safari
I wouldn't mind losing mine - but I don't know what to do with the holes... I would recommend sanding to bare wood, then treat with CPES (clear penetrating epoxy sealant) to prevent rot. After 24 hours (this time is critical), apply a coat of paint.
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:38 am
by willietrojan
The arrow is pointing to what I believe you are referring to. If so they called that
a lower rub rail. Most likely teak
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:32 am
by David Kane
Yes, their the lower rub rails. Thanks for the advise on how to treat them to prevent rot. I should have the boat in the water the week after next. Will post pictures when I get it out of the dark storage building it's in.