This is an off the wall question.
I have a two piece cockpit teak grate that needs sanding and refinishing for the umteethed time.
Has anyone just painted it a good outdoor paint?
Bill evans
Nonsuch 30U #465
Galesville MD.
I clean it and use teak oil, I wouldn’t think the paint will compromise the traction.
Hi, I’ve been using Daly’s Ship and Shore wood sealer. Leaves a matte finish, not glossy like a varnish. Easy to apply a couple of coats every 2-3 years. Lightly spray clean the grate with a pressure washer first.
https://www.dalyswoodfinishes.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=2
Don
Hi Bill,
Soave doesn’t have a cockpit grate, and it hasn’t occurred to us that we need one. Besides the aesthetic advantage that freshly oiled teak has over textured fiberglass, do you find functional benefits from the grate ?
We have teak patio furniture ( at home not on Soave ) that I pressure wash and oil most springs that looks pretty good after 20 years.
I’ve seen synthetic materials like Starboard used with pretty good results. ( HERE ) is an example.
Good luck,
Rob
s/v SOAVE
NS33 #009
Cedar Point YC
Westport, CT
Thanks, I just bought teak oil.
Great minds think alike!
I’m not sure if bothering to do that is a GRATE idea. Normally, due to the wear and tear from our shoes/feet, it’s left to it’s own devices. All I do on any boat I’ve ever had was to power wash it in the spring.
Joe Valinoti
S/V iL Gatto NS30U #221
Sea Harbour YC
Oriental, NC USA
Not standing in water. But need to lift and clean. We use Cetol every couple of years. May switch to to oil next time as we need to remove the the finish every occasionally.
We like it..
Or, if you want to do it cheap with no annual maintenance, you can do the cockpit of a N26 (28" x 60") with outdoor drainage pavers like these for under $50 USD:
https://www.flooringinc.com/shop/proflow-drainage-tiles-11435.html
I can recommend the above material and source, based on having used it on my previous and current boats.
For Canadians wishing to buy domestic products, it looks like this might be an alternative, although I don’t have personal experience with it:
https://perfectsurfaces.ca/product/snapgrid-lx-deck-patio-tiles/
– Bob
Me Gusta
Nonsuch e26U #233
Marina del Rey, California