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patricksher
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Initially Posted - 05/14/2016 :  08:13:07  Show Profile  Visit patricksher's Homepage
Hi,
I have bought the teak pieces to begin replacing the old stuff. Any advice or tips before I get going on it?
best
Patrick

islander
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Response Posted - 05/14/2016 :  08:29:55  Show Profile
Not sure what you mean. Did you buy blank teak that you are going to shape or are the pieces already shaped?
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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patricksher
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Response Posted - 05/14/2016 :  08:40:20  Show Profile  Visit patricksher's Homepage
No, I bout the OEM bits from Catalina direct.
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Captmorgan
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Response Posted - 05/15/2016 :  07:40:05  Show Profile
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Originally posted by patricksher

No, I bout the OEM bits from Catalina direct.


Make sure you note screw lengths per hole. don't put a long screw In a short hole :) I know someone that did and was very upset when it happened.
"The Gal-Way" 1985 SR/SK Barnegat Bay, NJ

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Captmorgan
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Response Posted - 05/15/2016 :  07:50:15  Show Profile
Consider Using Butyl Tape for readhereing vs caulk.


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patricksher
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Response Posted - 05/15/2016 :  08:45:56  Show Profile  Visit patricksher's Homepage
Thanks for the tips and sorry for the typos!
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 05/15/2016 :  13:48:29  Show Profile
I like polysulfide (Life Caulk) for bedding, but that's an ongoing debate here.
Dave Bristle
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