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mabbore
10-27-2014, 01:55 PM
I pulled off the stern Teak rail from my boat because it was getting pretty ratty and loose. I do a ton of water sports so it gets a lot of use and water on it. I am going to reuse the actual rail, but make some new plug supports(see picture below) since they are so bad and are pretty easy to make. I drilled out the plugs and chiseled out the remainder with a small chisel.

I am looking to find the absolute best teak oil or teak sealer. I do not want to have to do this for was long as possible. I have used the Watco Teak oil finish with moderate results. I am not as concerned about the color or the look, but rather the protection o the wood. I have heard good things about starbright teak sealer. any recommendations? how long has it held up?
mabbore
10-27-2014, 01:56 PM
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ckracing
10-27-2014, 04:24 PM
Personally, I hated this rail / handle. I did away with it and went this direction.
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No rail on topside, just a teak strip and added a grab handle on the transom. Works well and you no longer trip or sit on that elevated OE piece.
-Chris
mabbore
10-27-2014, 05:12 PM
Personally, I hated this rail / handle. I did away with it and went this direction.
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No rail on topside, just a teak strip and added a grab handle on the transom. Works well and you no longer trip or sit on that elevated OE piece.
-Chris

interesting, so you did something similar to what the sunsports have on the cap in the middle on top? Thats not a bad idea! Way easier to get on and off if I have to service it.
ckracing
10-28-2014, 08:42 PM
Found another photo in the archives showing the one piece teak solution to replace the original handle / pedestal design.http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/f23fe9a4a9bc3a47846590c22ec1f4c9.jpg
mabbore
10-30-2014, 04:31 PM
Found another photo in the archives showing the one piece teak solution to replace the original handle / pedestal design.http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/f23fe9a4a9bc3a47846590c22ec1f4c9.jpg

what kind of teak oil/sealer do you like?
CornRickey
11-01-2014, 12:05 PM
Do not use a "sealer" that builds a barrier. Use a pigmented pendtrating oil that can be reapplied over the top of the previous application
Cusefan78
11-02-2014, 09:59 AM
Go over to teamtalk and those guys have a recipe that really holds up.
mabbore
04-13-2015, 09:12 AM
Thanks everyone for all the help, I ended up using a penetrating teak oil instead of a varnish type. I think it was Watco Teak oil. All of the spindles were pretty trashed from years of abuse, so I decided to make some new ones. I ordered a piece of teak off ebay for around $15. It was pretty light compared to the original, but I don't mind. I also purchased some new stainless decking screws to hold down the rails as well, since the old ones were a little stripped.

I am getting ready to mount the rail, and am wondering how should I re-install the new teak plugs. I have seen people glue them and malletthem in, and then lightly plane them with a tiny plane, but have also heard other methods as well. Has anyone tackled this yet:?

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Jetlink
04-13-2015, 04:40 PM
If you plug them with a teak plug, small amount of glue, lightly tap in with a Mexican speed wrench (hammer) and let the glue cure then take a chisel and remove the excess material of the plug. Be sure to go at a slight angle to the grain and a slight angle to the wood. Don't get too overzealous with the glue or the chisel.

Clear as mud?