Keith’s teak swim platform
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Printed Date: May-04-2024 at 5:43pm
Topic: Keith’s teak swim platform
Posted By: 92'NIQUE
Subject: Keith’s teak swim platform
Date Posted: August-15-2006 at 6:48pm
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Anybody see the pix of Keith's 2001 in the "For Sale" section. VERY NICE boat all around. Maybe he can share with us his secret on how to make a 20 year old swim platform look brand new?! Awesome....
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Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: August-17-2006 at 10:30am
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Yeah- what's your secret Keith?
I clean and oil my teak once a year (in the spring)- it looks great for the first month of the season, but starts to grey out. By the end of the season, it looks pretty ratty. My cover does not extend over the platform, so I attribute the summer fade to sun exposure. I use a 2 step cleaner, then an oil. ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: mark914
Date Posted: August-18-2006 at 9:49am
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I use this stuff... teakguard. It literally lasts for years.
Mark http://www.myboatstore.com/teakguard.htm?gclid=COy58uiu6YYCFQ-PJAod7EX_AA |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: August-18-2006 at 11:31am
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the real key is...preparing it for the oil! Clean it relly well with teak cleaner and scrub brush...use the cleaner at 100% with no water and scub with the grain and rinse...and do it a second time!Getting all the old discolored oil gone is what will give it back the look you want!
Also...some sanding my be in order. once it's really clean and you have oiled it...it will clean easy each year! ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: November-06-2006 at 9:33pm
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Stang,
Do you sand it after you use the cleaner or before? What grit sandpaper did you use? Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: November-06-2006 at 9:38pm
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220 or higher...sometimes I just rub it down with steel wool... ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - 95 Sport |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-07-2006 at 7:30am
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If the steel wool gets stuck in the seams or grain of the wood, it will rust. If sanding is necessary, do that first. Then use a good teak cleaner and a bra$$ brush. Allow the platform to dry thoroughly before applying oil. ------------- |
Posted By: Mojoman
Date Posted: November-07-2006 at 4:53pm
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I think it's only going to look like that if it was worked over on a continual basis since new.. I've not seen one that nice from someone taking an old worn out, grey deck and cleaning it. That is unless they took off some heavy layers with a belt sander... Just my 2cents..
Moj' |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: November-07-2006 at 5:26pm
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Moj,
I've had good luck bringing back some pretty bad platforms. I use a two part chemical (Acid/Base). The first chemical peels away the dingy coat, and bleaches. The second neutralizes the first. I recently did my neighbor's 85 Mastercraft which had been neglected for over 10 years, and it looks great. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Mojoman
Date Posted: November-09-2006 at 11:32am
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Brian,
I was dissapointed with the two part chemical system I used this past summer on the Tique. It was real bad though.. Maybe I didn't do it right, and I even sanded.. No that the Tique has been sold, I'm going to be in the process of refurbing the one on the even older Nautique I bought.. That one has poly on it, so I know I'll need to sand all that off !!!.. Moj' |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: November-09-2006 at 1:12pm
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Dave, I think I would try to use a stripper first, to get most of the poly off. My experience has been the less sanding the better. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Poster112
Date Posted: November-09-2006 at 6:07pm
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I used stripper to get poly off of mine, then steel wool to pull the stripper and poly off. Because it took away the old, loose grains, I did not have to sand. Then used a two-part cleaner and it looked great. The oil I used seemed to fade quickly when it was warm out, though. ------------- I'd rather have a bottle-in-front-of-me than a frontal-lobotomy. http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3182&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1925&yrend=2009" rel="nofollow - 1985 Ski 1984 SW |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: November-10-2006 at 12:15am
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stripper is best to start with for poly.
I lol everytime I see poster's signature. ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - 95 Sport |
Posted By: Mojoman
Date Posted: November-10-2006 at 9:56am
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What stripper did you guys use that seemed to work the best?? I've got years of build up on this platform is seems !! And it's a long winter, so I can work this thing over a loooong time LOL..
Moj' |
Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: November-10-2006 at 10:41am
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When I got mine it looked real bad...
I used 60grit no-clog sandpaper on a finishing sander, then scrubbed it with a solution of laundry detergent and TSP (trisodium phosphate) and enough water to make a paste then rinsed, let it dry, smoothed it out with a copper "Chor Boy" scrubber, then applied teak oil until it would take no more. It looks brand new! I really didn't think it was ever going to look this good... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1602&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 1993 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: November-10-2006 at 10:44am
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Mojo,
Bix stripper will get rid of any varnish or poly. (It needs to soak about 10-15 minutes) If you have a build-up of previous stains a deck stripper could work--something like "Wolman's Deck Strip" is very effective. Wet the surface first, apply the product with a brush, then wash away. You could use a power washer (and may have to), but with teak be careful, don't get too close, or spray against the grain. Wear gloves and long sleeves with strippers. On the balance I don't know if this would be easier than sanding. On a large surface, like a deck, you definitely don't want to sand. Chuck ------------- Walk on Water www.coldwater.me http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=775&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970 - 69 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Shortline
Date Posted: November-11-2006 at 6:35pm
When I bought my boat the swim platform was in really bad condition. I first sanded it in sequence using 80, 120, then 220 grit. Then, I just cleaned it with soap and water. I let it dry. Then, I use WATCO TEAK OIL. That's all. It has a few coats on it now. Completely seals it and looks awesome in the water. If it gets scratched or nicked I just sand, clean, and reapply the WATCO. Stuff works great. Now if i could do something about the cracks in the gel. ------------- It wouldn't be that hard if the balls weren't so far apart and the boat wasn't going so damn fast! |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: November-13-2006 at 11:27am
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I'll be taking my platform off my 88 SN this winter so I can work on it and so I can fit my boat in my shop to work on it too. What do I need to know about reinstalling? Do I have lag bolts & screws holding it on or do I have bolts going through to the inside? If I have lag bolts, what do they screw into? Do I have to seal the holes when I install it? If so, what's the best way? Will I have any possible problem areas to look out for?
Thanks Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: Shortline
Date Posted: November-13-2006 at 5:14pm
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You can drill all the way through and install stainless steel bolts from the outside, even laminate some large washers onto the inside if you so desire. Mine is not bolted through to the inside. In my humble opinion, the MOST important thing is that no matter how you reattach the platform you keep water from getting into the holes for the hardware. Most CCF's hate silicone or silicone products. There are a number of good marine sealants on the market. Just make sure that you apply it to your bolts (or screws) in such a manner that no water can get inside the holes. ------------- It wouldn't be that hard if the balls weren't so far apart and the boat wasn't going so damn fast! |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: November-14-2006 at 1:43pm
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If mine are lag bolted in, what is the material the hole is drilled into? Wood? Fibergla$$?
Do you just fill the hole with a good 3M sealer, replace the bolts & screws and clean off the excess sealant? I may eventually replace with bolts and nuts but I believe the fuel tank must come out first. A project for next winter. Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: Shortline
Date Posted: November-14-2006 at 5:14pm
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The transom is wood. You are going through gel, gla$$, and into wood. So long as the wood stays dry the lag bolts will be sufficient. Keep it dry by filling the hole and surrounding the bolt with sealant before intalling the lag bolt.
If the problem is that your lag bolts are already loose then the wood is soaked. You could use the technique described by the Boat Dr drilling holes in the damaged area then filling with epoxy resin. Once it is repaired, you can use the lag bolts. ------------- It wouldn't be that hard if the balls weren't so far apart and the boat wasn't going so damn fast! |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: January-09-2007 at 12:38am
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I took my platform off to refinish it. I thought I would try to post some before and after pictures.
Here is the before pics. Notice the remnants of varnish on the bottom of the deck: 
I used deck cleaner and sanded the platform. I sanded the top by hand except for the beveled spaces between the blocks. It still had varnish there so I used a Dremmel with a sanding disk to remove it. On the bottom side I used my polisher/sander to remove the old varnish, then finished by hand. Here is the deck before I oiled it: 
Here is the first coat going on. I just used McCloskey's Teak Oil because that's what they had at Orchard Supply. 
Here is the second coat going on. Notice how much the first coat soaked in? It was about a week between coats just because I was too busy to work on it. I know... no excuses. 
On the bottom corner of this picture looks like sanding gouges on the picture but are in fact a fairly knotty piece of teak. It just adds to the character of the deck. I still have about 4 or 5 more coats to put on. I should tell you, I'm no woodworker but this went pretty fast and you can see the progress as you go. I will post the finished product when I'm done. Thanks all for your help on this. Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: January-09-2007 at 12:44am
Oh,by the way, because I got this Photobucket thing down, I might as well show you my boat.
Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-09-2007 at 12:55am
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Hey Kurt, looks nice. Where do you use that boat? McClure? Don Pedro? Tulloch? New Melones? BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-09-2007 at 12:56am
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NIce; What do ya do for the phone company? I retired from SBC (old Ohio Bell) 3 years ago after 33.5 years. All outside. Had a great time working the whole way. Hope you do as well.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: January-09-2007 at 1:12am
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I've only had it out 3 times in Melones. I just got it in September. I have all the seats out and ready to rip out my old carpet and replace.
Where are you from that you know all my lakes? I am closest to Melones, about 10 minutes to the launch ramp at Tuttletown. Here is a picture of New Melones and my house: 
I can walk to the lake in 10 minutes but there is a locked gate and no ramp so I have to go to hwy 49 to Tuttletown to launch Kurt. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: January-09-2007 at 1:20am
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I am a Comm Tech in Sonora Ca. but I mainly do power. That is mainaining the power plants for 18 central offices in my area. That is maintaining the batterys, diesel standby generators, ringing plants, converters,inverters etc.
I was an installer/repairman for 22 years before transfering into the central office. A good move beings my knees were getting kind of screwed up from 22 years of climbing. I now have 27 years with Pacific Telephone, Pacific Bell, SBC and now AT&T. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-09-2007 at 1:25am
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88, I live on the Delta in Discovery Bay, but have spent most of my life boating here in Norcal. Oddly, Melones is the only significant Norcal Lake I've never been on (driven by it, but never been out there). We like to get away from the Delta. Here, we're out in the boat for an hour, and then back to real life. When we go away for the weekend, we spend a lot of time on the boat. Usually make 3 or 4 trips to McLure each summer, and we're looking to go to other lakes just to get away. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: January-09-2007 at 1:44am
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bk,
I worked in Stockton for about 4 years. Worked a lot in the islands. I always envied people that lived on the shore with a perminant dock. Just take off whenever you want. I always thought it would be nice to live on a houseboat but I don't think I could talk my wife into it. Plus the upkeep would probibly be worse than my 88. Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: January-10-2007 at 3:58pm
I am in the process of reworking my swim platform off of my 86 Nautique 2001 and on some of the parts there are really little nails that look as if someone used that as a solution for the pieces becoming slightly loose? Does anyone else have these? I know that the main way of them staying in is with the screws on the bottom, which i need to replace, but I was wondering if these nails are necessary or just there to scratch up the bottom of my wakeboard/ski
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Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-10-2007 at 5:30pm
Hey Jbear and 88 nautique- 68 more days until my 30 but I'm not counting Cable repairman in Northern Illinois, IBT,Ameritech,SBC,AT&T, right now detailed to work on FTTN project to get video to houses on copper.Plan on retiring in '09 before next contract and running away with my lump sum. Best to you all,Gary ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: January-10-2007 at 5:33pm
| Another question. For those who have had a platform in really tough shape, and then revived it. Was your platform kind of soft on the underside wheny ou first started. The four main support cross beams are soft and I am wondering if the teaking oil helps to create some strength in the wood so it is not as soft. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-10-2007 at 7:38pm
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Eric, I completely disa$$embled my platform to refinish it as well. Mine had no nails in it, only screws. If the existing screws arent enough to hold the platform together, I would add more screws instead of replacing the nails. Make sure you predrill any new holes to prevent cracking.
The underside of my platform was soft when wet before I refinished- I could scrape the surface off with my fingernail. This was just mildew/mold that accumulates on the wood when it stays wet- the wood itself is not soft (teak doesnt rot). It could also partly be the remnants of an old finish (varnish, etc). You need to give it a good cleaning with some teak cleaner and a stiff bra$$ brush. If there is a lot of old varnish, there is some orange stuff you can get at Home Depot that does a good job of removing it. They sell small bra$$ brushes there too, or if you can find a larger bra$$ grill brush they work well too. Make sure you get all of the soft stuff off before sanding or refinishing.  ------------- |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: January-10-2007 at 7:53pm
| I already started the sanding of my platform and it looks good. I need to go get one of those bra$$ brushes to get at all the grooves and stuff. I have teak cleaning oil and varnish for when it comes time for that. For now I am going to try and get some more mold/mildew off and deal with those nails. I added screws to make it stronger. The nails were there from the previous owner. Looks like they were done with a nail gun |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-10-2007 at 11:36pm
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Gary: Cable Mtc sure is fun up there in the north, huh? I just talked to my partner in the underground tonite. Friday is his last day. Worked 3 more years after I left. We had planned to go together as we had always worked and hung out together. But in '03 when I got my buy-out, I was #12 on the list and he was #13. You guessed it, they only took 12. Hated to go without him but had to. Took my lump and ran to Florida. LOVED the job but really have not missed it for a day. Lots of luck to you, make it to the end safely! There is life after the phone company.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: January-11-2007 at 7:33am
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jbear, don't meen to hijack the thread , but i read something the other day that was an eye opener for me and would like to share....
"The elderly usually don't have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets." I think that we are living the dream, thru our boats and the freindships developed here...... boatdr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: January-11-2007 at 8:46am
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Gary S & JBear,
I was bound to meet some bucketheads on this site. At least you're not knuckle-draggers (linemen). If you see my early post time it's because I had to start early to cut some inter-office t1's to clear a t3 to free up some fiber for that fttn stuff. I'm sure everybody knows what the hell I just said. There are a lot of people over here that want to leave before the next contract. Wish I could. wakeboardin2k4, Forget the varnish. Do not varnish teak wood. Just use teak oil. Varnish will trap oils in the teak and could ruin your deck. Plus it will start coming off and look like hell. TRBenj, I noticed the teak cleaner on the fender of your trailer. Here is my platform after 3 coats of teak oil. Starting to look good. It's still soaking in the oil though. 
Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-11-2007 at 10:10pm
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Kurt: My best friend from high school worked in FWG before he retired. Fiber sure did slow down some of us old twisted copper guys. With "fiber to the curb" some day the kids won't even know what we used to do. My underground partners last day is tomorrow. He is glad. Your time will come sooner than you think. Can't believe I have been done for 3 years. Sure was fun whike it lasted!
john ps; your platform came out awesome! pps for the boat dr: my feelings exactly. We all get so much out of being on here. I ain't gonna have no regrets...I have done lots, loved a great woman, fathered a son and I know exactly where I am going when I pa$$ from this earth. Wasn't it someone on this site that said they wanted to get to the end dead tired, used up, with a cold one in their hand having no regrets? Or words kinda to that effect? ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: PLBC
Date Posted: January-12-2007 at 9:25am
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wakeboardin2k4,
Are you sure that they are nails? It isn't that I doubt you, I ask because the first and last time I did our platform it was the screw tips that were poking through the top of the platform and scratching our skis. If the platform is worn down or the previous owner put in different length screws that could be your problem. To the rest, very nice lookin platforms. I wish I was concerned with the looks of ours, but I am not. It is a nice and weathered gray. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5164&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 99 |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: January-12-2007 at 9:35am
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PLBC,
I am positive that they are nails. I used a tool to knock the nails down further into the wood so that they would not scrape up my ski/board. And I have sanded tips of the nails down along with the platform itself. |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: January-17-2007 at 12:02am
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wakeboardin2k4,
I'm curious how your platform came out. Are you done yet? Post a pic if you can. 88 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: January-17-2007 at 10:35am
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88,
The platform is not complete yet. I have not been able to wash the platform yet because of the cold weather here in Ma$$achusetts. I am trying to make the washing portion as easy as possible by using a pressure washer at a low enough speed that it will remove the discoloration from the platform without destroying it. I was able to sand down the platform and take off some of the discoloration making it look like fresh wood. Eric |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: March-26-2007 at 12:00am
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88, did you end up doing 5 coats of teaking oil? I am done with my 2nd coat and it has been soaking for over a day. 3rd coat is going on tomorrow after class. I am wondering how many coats people usually doo. I have learned that a little oil seems to go a long way.
I have been taking pictures as the process continues. I will load them up when I am finished with the project. ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: March-26-2007 at 6:09pm
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Yea about 5 coats. I haven't mounted it on my boat yet. Will probibly put another coat on before I mount it. I'll post another pic when I mount it.
Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: March-28-2007 at 4:05pm
The first image is sanded and cleaned. Second image is after 2 coats and dried, third picture is of the 3rd coat, still wet. Just did the 4th coat earlier today so no pictures yet
------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: tnplicky
Date Posted: April-14-2007 at 7:05pm
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Here's my first attempt at refinishing my platform.
I used Savogran SuperStrip to remove the old finish (2 applications, per directions). I washed off the remaining residue with Savogran TSP, hose and a scrub brush. After letting it dry out good for a few days, I took the sander to it (120 grit) several times. I again washed it off with the hose and a scrub brush, and let it dry out before applying 3 heavy coats of Watco Teak Oil. BEFORE 
AFTER 
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Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: April-15-2007 at 1:42am
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Looks good Tim. Are you going to add more coats?
Have you posted your boat in the diaries section yet? If so, put a link in your signatures. Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: tnplicky
Date Posted: April-15-2007 at 8:05am
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Kurt,
I wasn't planning on adding any more coats at the moment. The three coats I did put on, I put on pretty heavy and let them soak in real good before wiping off the excess. I don't know that it would take anymore. I was going to see how it weathers this summer and add more as needed. I haven't done the diaries thing yet. I need some good pic's and right now, unfortunately, the boat is still in storage on account of cool weather. Another week or two, hopefully.. |
Posted By: 83_2001
Date Posted: April-18-2007 at 1:05pm
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Just got my removable brackets from Mid West CC and had a question. I see some people touched on this earlier, but what is the best method to reattach my brackets? My lag bolts appeared to be tight, however, the other screws did look a little loose. Should I put epoxy in the hole and re drill before putting in the bolts/screws with sealant on them? Any more recommendations for what type of sealant to use?
Cheers! |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: April-18-2007 at 1:14pm
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83,
I'm contemplating the same thing on my 82. Don't have any advice for you as I've got the floor and stringers out, etc. and it will be pretty easy to ensure good grip from the screws before I put the floor back. If you don't mind me asking, what's the cost on the brackets from MWCC? BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 83_2001
Date Posted: April-18-2007 at 1:21pm
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BKH -
They were 260 shipped, and considering how tight my parking area is, worth it. Not to mention being able to take it off when trailering long distances, keep it inside during the winter, ect. They look pretty solid, just hoping that I can make the hole pattern match up. Will find out after work! |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: April-18-2007 at 1:32pm
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Thank you. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Mark Mel
Date Posted: April-18-2007 at 3:14pm
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If you get your brackets from Alloy Marine they are $99.95 each. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=972&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - 1978 Nautique FBook - www.facebook.com/charliedontsurfct |
Posted By: 83_2001
Date Posted: April-18-2007 at 3:20pm
| I do like their new style of bracket. But I only spent $260 for all 4 brackets. Ha, only... |
Posted By: Mark Mel
Date Posted: April-18-2007 at 3:28pm
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Oh, I thought you paid $260 for two of the new style. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=972&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - 1978 Nautique FBook - www.facebook.com/charliedontsurfct |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: April-18-2007 at 4:20pm
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Dou you have any pictures or links with pictures of the removable brackets? I'd like to see how their made.
Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: Mark Mel
Date Posted: April-18-2007 at 4:23pm
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Here's a link to the alloy marine ones;
http://www.alloymarine.com/qrs.shtml - Alloy Marine ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=972&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - 1978 Nautique FBook - www.facebook.com/charliedontsurfct |
Posted By: 83_2001
Date Posted: April-18-2007 at 4:47pm
Here are pictures that they sent me. It is hard to judge the size, ect. Hoping to have the teak refinished and on the Nauti by next weekend so I'll try to take some pics then. They really are quite solid.
...but back to my original question, any ideas for when I go to attach the brackets...anybody? Cheers |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: May-14-2007 at 9:14am
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Hey fellow Teak refurbishers...
I've been using this "Bix" strip to get the poly off my platform, and it's not proving as a great solution for the job at hand. Maybe because there are so many years and applications the PO put on it.. Is there a real nasty stripping gel out there that can outperform the Bix product?? Just wondering because this is taking forever... Thanks Moj'  ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: May-14-2007 at 9:42am
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No idea if it will outperform the Bix, but I used the orange stripping gel available at Home Depot with good results.
I also disassembled my platform and sanded each piece on all sides- so that probably sped up the process. ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-14-2007 at 9:48am
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Moj, Bix should be a methylene cloride based stripper. There isn't really anything stronger but some of the modern finishes can be a real problem. Put it on as thick as you can without it dripping off and don't overbrush it. The stripper has parafin wax in it that floats to the surface and seals in the methylene cloride keeping it from evaporating. If you overbrush, the solvent will be gone and you will be left with nothing but the wax. Let the stripper do the work but don't let it dry ether. It may take several applications to get down to the wood. Last, don't put a hard finish back on it. Stay with the non organic teak oils. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: May-14-2007 at 9:49am
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Tim,
I think there is just so much damn plastic allied, I'm going to have to do the same and take it apart and just keep working at it..Then I'll take it down a bit with some 320 grit... It's a pain, but it'll be worth it.. Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: 83_2001
Date Posted: May-14-2007 at 2:44pm
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So I finally got my teak finished and remounted using my new brackets.
I followed examples from various forums and threads. I should have cleaned the teak better after my sanding was done and I should have used a brass brush before applying the oil. That being said, it is such an improvement. In addition, attaching the brackets was easy, however, one of the transom pieces does not line up perfectly so it is best to have two people remove and attach the teak. With all the 5200 I used, I really don't feel like realigning it. Perhaps at the end of the season. I used a Savogran varnish remover and a Savogran TSP cleaner. I sanded using 80, 120, 150, and 220? I then applied numerous coats of Starbrite Teak oil. (white bottle) Only half of a coat in the basement before I moved operations out to the garage. Feel free to point out any errors or suggestions to help others. It looks great now that it has had a few days in the water and sunshine. 
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Posted By: rleinen79
Date Posted: May-20-2007 at 10:53am
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Wow...that turned out really well. I just refinished my platform as well. I used a varnish remover, then sanded with 80,120, and 220. Cleaned and scrubed, then 2 coats of Watco Teak Oil, and it shines like new. 3 trips to the lake, and it still looks great. A big thanks for all the suggestions on this post.
One ? though. I ended up with a couple of small air bubbles from the teak oil. Should I just lightly sand those off and re-oil those spots? Rob ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7744" rel="nofollow - 2006 Ski 206 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1123" rel="nofollow - 97 SNOB |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: May-21-2007 at 4:19pm
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Rob,
What kind of bubbles are you speaking of?? There shouldn't be any bubbles that would cause resanding??? The oil on mine soaked right in smooth as a babies %^&.... Oh, and thanks everyone as well for the suggestions etc. After 6 hours of stiping and sanding, my one black platform is absolutely gorgeous as it should be.. I doubted the possibilities, but you all were right.... Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: August-12-2008 at 4:45am
I'm reviving this old post because I forgot to post a pic of my completed platform mounted on my boat.
Here's one with my 3 yr old grandson: 
Also wanted to show off my polish job. Had to wet sand some because some of it was like a chalkboard: 
Also some of the white pinstripe shadowing of my decal were pealing up and coming off. I bought some 3M 1/4" pinstripe tape and replaced the bad stuff. I know someday I'll have to replace the decals but I'm not ready to do that yet. On this pic you can see the reflection of my feet in the picture. Before I did the wetsanding, compound & polish, if you scraped your fingernails on it it was like a chalkboard. Now it's as smooth as a baby's ass. 
Forgive the long post. I'm just showing off. Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: August-12-2008 at 2:20pm
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No forgiveness needed...show it off when it looks that nice! The Grandson seems to approve too!
Very nice job! ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: behindpropeller
Date Posted: August-12-2008 at 2:48pm
If you see the tips of the screws that means you sanded it down. Don't sand it down it the answer. ------------- |
wakeboardin2k4 wrote:Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: August-12-2008 at 4:31pm
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Tim, was that your SN behind the Flightcraft? Drove around for 45 minutes yesterday, didn't see any skiing. ------------- |
Posted By: gigem75
Date Posted: August-12-2008 at 8:11pm
| I also used the TeakGuard from my boat store and the deck looks as good as it did when I used it last winter. The folks a myboatstore seem pretty sharp too. I called them to find out when they shipped the stuff and they said they don't ship the teakguard if they think it might end up in a warehouse and freeze in the winter, they'll wait until a Monday so it stays on the move. |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-13-2008 at 2:31am
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Kurt: looks real good. Did you just wet sand the white parts? If so how did you get the blue lookin' so good.
Hows the CO biz going out there? john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: August-13-2008 at 8:18am
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jbear,
I used 1500 on the blue. I tried to do it with just compound but I was wearing down the decals with the buff pad so I carefully sanded around the decals then buffed. Kind of a pain sanding around the decals. I had to get more agressive on the white below the blue. Thats where most of the chalking was. We lost 3 people on our crew in the past month. 2 of them had like 40 years. They gave them an insentive to leave. A years pay on top of their buyout. The 3rd one just had over 30 years. He didn't get the extra pay because they only offered it to two of the most senior people on our crew. We will be loosing one more in September. There will only be 5 of us left to handle 18 offices. They will have to replace some of them but I hear they won't do it for a while. They keep pulling me off of my power job to help out with the load now that we're so light handed, and one of the retired tech's shift was 4:00 to midnight so now we're getting called out to cover the repairs for her shift. Not complaining though. Soon they will add more to our crew and I'll have even more seniority. Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: August-13-2008 at 11:11am
John, I saw the way your platform looked on your pass thru.... Looks like you need to ask a few questions about restoring a platform. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-14-2008 at 1:23am
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Tim: platform is bad...thats what happenes I quess when you park outside in the florida sun. Hate it...my plats always used to look good. But it looks fine when it is wet in the water. Hi to Kim for us...got anymore blueberries?!
Kurt: Sounds about like what I got 4 years ago. I did get about 15 months pay up front tho. My partner was next on the list but I was the last guy to get the extra. He stayed...3 more years..finally gave up and left without any extra. Just couldn't take it anymore. Sounds like you are close to bein' over worked...5 guys 18 (!) offices plus all the driving in between. Good luck. Plus frame work and call-outs. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: August-14-2008 at 8:57am
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Yeah John. Still gotta few left on the the bushes. I've eaten so many blue berries lately my poop is blue! ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: wakemeup
Date Posted: August-15-2008 at 4:57pm
Hey Kurt is your trailer made by DHL out of Sacramento? I have the same exact trailer; same color, chrome wheels, everything. The only thing I don't have is the turnbuckle. How easy is it get on and off? Where did you get it? I also have the same 88 Ski Nautique, same colors only a different color pinstripe. The original owner was from Sacramento. Your boat looks good, good job on the swim step and buffing it out. George ------------- Wakemeup 1988 Ski Nautique 1999 Air Nautique |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: August-15-2008 at 6:30pm
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George,
Yea it's a DHL. The turnbuckle I bought at a local hardware store. I don't trust it to hold my boat because it's aluminum. That’s why I also have the chain on there. Do your brakes work? I have to redo my brakes one of these days. Opened up the master cylinder and it was full of brake fluid and water. I think the PO used to drench the whole trailer when they'd launch. Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: August-15-2008 at 6:47pm
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So Kurt, when are you going to drag that boat down here to the delta. I'm sure we could get Todicus and some others to join. I normally get up to Lake McClure once or twice per summer, but it just hasn't happened this year, particularly since we made the haul back to Green Lake. I'd love to meet you and to see that boat in person. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: shawnmc
Date Posted: August-15-2008 at 7:04pm
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kurt,
i have a 86 with the same color scheme. I have some small scratches in the blue gel that i was going to wet sand but have been afraid to do it. was it easy for you? and did you just use 1500 grit? thanks |
Posted By: wakemeup
Date Posted: August-15-2008 at 8:50pm
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Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: August-15-2008 at 10:01pm
Shawn, If it's a deep scratch through the gelcoat sanding wont help. If it's a surface scratch wet sanding will eliminate the scratch. I had some pretty big surface scratches that you can't even see now. Start with 1500 to see if that will do it. I just did a little at a time. It seems overwhelming at first but as you get going it goes pretty fast. You'll need a buffer/polisher to compound and polish. I just got a cheap one from Harbor Freight. Don't be afraid to do it. The gel coat is pretty thick but just take off as much material as you need to take the scratches out. Brian, I'd like to come to the delta someday. I don't know if it'll be this summer though. Are you by Stockton or are you further towards the coast. Aren't you around Antioch or something? Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: shawnmc
Date Posted: August-16-2008 at 1:08am
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thanks 88.
what compound and polish did you use? |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: August-16-2008 at 2:13am
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Kurt, 17 miles from Stockton in Discovery Bay.
I think there's only about 100 miles between us. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: August-16-2008 at 1:54pm
George, I'm not happy at all with their bow stop setup. It's too hard of a surface for stopping while power loading. Damages the gelcoat on the bow. Plus it's in the way for placing a winch if you wanted too. The rub rail bow stops are a much better deal. I may cut it off one day and replace it and add a winch. Is your gel coat damaged there too? Do you know where your boat was purchased? I don't know about mine but I could probibly find out. Maybe they were in the showroom together in 88. Kurt ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |
Posted By: 88 Nautique
Date Posted: August-16-2008 at 2:17pm
I used 3M compound. If you use 1500 paper, check the label and get the one designed to remove 1500 grit scratches. I'll check the label on mine when I get home and let you know the name of it. You may have to use a more aggressive grit depending on how bad your gel coat is. If you do, follow it up with the next step finer grit until you get to 1500. On my chalking below the blue gel coat I went down to 800. Or you can try a more aggressive compound instead of sanding. Others on this site have had good luck with 3M super duty compound. I believe they followed up with 3M Finess It then 3M polishing compound. Maybe they will chime in. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1657" rel="nofollow - My 88 Nautique |