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michael.j.wenger
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Initially Posted - 10/06/2016 : 10:52:47

I'm getting ready to replace the bulkheads on my C25, as the PO had removed the originals and replaced them with painted 1/4" ply. Do folks have any recommendations for sources of marine-grade teak plywood? Also, are there any good sources for teak that's been salvaged? Many thanks in advance.

Michael Wenger
Norman OK (Lake Thunderbird)
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Response Posted - 10/06/2016 : 15:41:23

If you're not completely married to the idea of teak, you can look for BS 1088 grade Okoume plywood. It comes in many thicknesses and different shades, some of which come close to teak.

BS 1088 is a British definition for marine grade plywood.

David
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Response Posted - 10/06/2016 : 18:04:54

http://www.buckwoodcraft.com/teak-lumber-dimensional-and-rough-sawn.html?sef_rewrite=1

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Response Posted - 10/21/2016 : 14:36:23

David -- a belated thanks to both of you for the links. I'm going to look a bit more in to the Okoume, as it looks quite nice. Thanks again.

-Michael

Michael Wenger
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Response Posted - 10/22/2016 : 08:43:57

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Originally posted by michael.j.wenger

David -- a belated thanks to both of you for the links. I'm going to look a bit more in to the Okoume, as it looks quite nice. Thanks again.

-Michael

No problem, looking forward to the pictures.

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Response Posted - 10/22/2016 : 14:53:58

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Originally posted by michael.j.wenger

I'm getting ready to replace the bulkheads on my C25, as the PO had removed the originals and replaced them with painted 1/4" ply.

1/4" plywood holding the upper shroud chainplates?? Yikes!

Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge

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Response Posted - 10/22/2016 : 18:59:26

Nothing less than 3/4 for me!!!!! I have never really looked at the plywood the chain plates are attached to, but I have assumed that they are 3/4 or 1 inch. They are structural not just cosmetic!

Peter Bigelow
C-25 TR/FK #2092 Limerick
Rowayton, Ct
Port Captain: Rowayton/Norwalk/Darien CT

Edited by - bigelowp on 10/22/2016 18:59:59

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Response Posted - 10/23/2016 : 05:12:36

Agreed: I was a bit surprised, and it provided a bit more motivation to make the replacement.

Michael Wenger
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"Sea of Tea" (SK/TR)

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Response Posted - 10/23/2016 : 08:24:29

I'm pretty certain the original was 3/4". Marine plywood is not necessary for an interior application--it has two advantages for exterior purpose: water-resistant glue and a lack of voids due to missing knots in any of the plies. Furniture-grade veneered plywood iw probably what Catalina used in the interior. Higher-end boats generally use cabinet-grade, which is 10-12 thin plies with a hardwood veneer.

In any case, IMHO, you seriously need to replace that 1/4" stuff--it's holding your mast up (hopefully)! Until you do, avoid jibes and don't go putting the rail in the water! Also make sure you have good-sized fender washers under the nuts for the chain-plates, and don't tighten them to the point of crushing the plies.

Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge

Edited by - Stinkpotter on 10/23/2016 08:25:52

michael.j.wenger
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Response Posted - 10/23/2016 : 10:10:12

Thanks, Dave -- indeed: we're taking a break until I get the new bulkheads done.

Michael Wenger
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Response Posted - 10/23/2016 : 10:26:28

You might try Chesapeake Light Craft

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