--- David Shaddock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Lance, after cutting apart some of the teak in my '77 C27 and looking
at the cell structure
> under the microscope, I don't think much of it is teak. It seems to
be a good grade of mahogany.
Lance,
If find David's assessment of the "teak" interesting; he may well
be correct. I always assumed the various interior wood trim strips
were teak. However, mine all had some kind of finish on them when I
bought the boat, and all I did was sand them lightly and apply 4-5
coats of satin or semi-gloss varnish. I went with varnish because
being interior, I figured (correctly, as it turned out) it would hold
up.
I think the bulkheads and other flat surfaces (vertical and
horizontal) are a mix of teak veneer plywood and a cheezy teak grain
plastic laminate. I varnished the bulkheads on the salon-side. I
painted the bulkheads on the head side the white surfaces really
brighten up the head. The galley countertop and side surfaces, the
lavatory countertop, and the engine room door (behind the ladder) all
had white Formica applied to them. Again, the white matte surface
really brightens things up. I left the folding table alone. I have
intended for years to Formica the hanging locker and head door panels,
but have never gotten around to it. I could paint, but I like the
matte Formica surface better easily cleaned and no repainting.
I think I would like the beadboard if it was painted a nice satin
white. Contact cement might be the way to go, I would avoid using
nails, if possible.
I have painted the textured skid-resistant cabin sole using a very
light gray porch paint. The bilge cover is that same white Formica.
We put down an Oriental area rug when we are on board.
Again, good luck with your project.
Jim
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