Teak? Interior Maintenance

[burtonrider11]

Hi, looking for some info/advice on some maintenance I'd like to do to our boat in the off season. We have a 1997 Starcraft 2010SS. Interior is in good shape overall, but like any boat could use a little TLC. I want to clean the ski locker cover which is made of wood. I am making the assumption that it is teak. If anyone can tell me for sure if it is or not, I would greatly appreciate it. I would also appreciate any tips or hints on products and methods to clean and seal this wood.

Also, we have carpeting in our boat (not snap in, it's permanent) and I'd like to give that a real nice deep clean. Does anyone have any carpet shampoo or other products/methods they recommend to give boat carpet a good cleaning?

Thanks in advance!

 

[firstcatch]

I am not sure how to tell whether it is Teak or not, but in probably does not matter. Any hardwood can be cleaned and then oiled. I do it every year in my Pursuit.
You can use any good quality Teak oil.

 

[burtonrider11]

I am not sure how to tell whether it is Teak or not, but in probably does not matter. Any hardwood can be cleaned and then oiled. I do it every year in my Pursuit.
You can use any good quality Teak oil.

Thanks! Any that you recommend? I saw some at Menards that seemed like it would do the trick. I can't imagine there is much difference between regular teak oil and "marine" teak oil.

Also, if it matters, our boat gets used pretty much 1 every two weeks. When not in use, it sits in covered storage, so sun exposure is minimal....

 

[thumpar]

On my old boat that had a teak locker cover and platform I used a teak restore. It is just a liquid you can brush on. I couldn't believe the difference. This was on a 30 year old boat and the teak turned out looking brand new.

 

[jjuriga]

I am refinishing all of the teak on my V-20 as we speak. I sanded everything off with 80G, then moved on to 120G. Light wash, rinse and dry. Then Interlux 216, then a 220G sand, then another Interlux 216... then the teak oil. I am using Sikkens Cetol Marine, and I couldn't be happier so far. I am getting ready to 600G sand the first coat and repeat for the recommended three coats.

 

[burtonrider11]

I am refinishing all of the teak on my V-20 as we speak. I sanded everything off with 80G, then moved on to 120G. Light wash, rinse and dry. Then Interlux 216, then a 220G sand, then another Interlux 216... then the teak oil. I am using Sikkens Cetol Marine, and I couldn't be happier so far. I am getting ready to 600G sand the first coat and repeat for the recommended three coats.

Wow! That looks awesome, thanks for sharing. I am not sure that I am going to go that far into it. I am thinking a light sand, some oil and then perhaps some varnish. Since our boat isn't in the sun that much and this section of the boat is exposed even less, I am thinking a good cleaning and oiling should take care of it. If not, then I'll add some steps

 

[Volphin]

I have a huge teak swim platform, side step pads and a ski locker cover. I used to use a teak cleaner and oil. Every darn year! Then I tried StarBrite Tropical Teak Oil Sealer. Lasts for 5 years plus. You just clean or sand the teak, brush it on with a foam brush and let it dry. I usually go with a second coat. Best stuff I've ever used.

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[jbcurt00]

Iboats offers teak cleaners
http://www.iboats.com/Boat-Parts-Ac...arched.1--session_id.446128331?q=teak cleaner

 

[Grub54891]

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Little hard to see in this pic, but I acquired a boat table that was being scrapped along with the stands. I needed a base so I also acquired some teak and holly sole from the same boat. Made the base out of it, and bordered it with maple. 7 coats of uv resistant vynalester, Wetsanded between each coat, then automotive clear coat over the ester.Wetsanded and polished! Now to refinish the top the same way......

 

[JimS123]

Teak is meant to be maintained, not finished. Whatever you do, OMG, don't varnish it unless you want to start a lifetime of work. Once you've used Amazon Teak Oil you won't try another brand.

Oh yes. IBoats sells it.

 

[Grub54891]

Agreed on the varnishing. In my case it was varnished but beat up. It was an interior floor piece, and I've seen many that are shiny and nice. I've also seen a lot of exterior teak varnished.... Not good. it takes constant work to keep it looking pretty on an exterior surface. teak oil is the only way to go.

 

[burtonrider11]

Okay so no varnishing Looks like right now, I am going to do a light sanding on it as it isn't terribly grey. Add some teak oil and voila, I'm done. At least I hope that's how it works....

 

[jbcurt00]

Okay so no varnishing Looks like right now, I am going to do a light sanding on it as it isn't terribly grey. Add some teak oil and voila, I'm done. At least I hope that's how it works....

For now, yep.

Re apply teak oil as needed to maintain

 

[Bayou Dave]

It may take 4-6 coats of teak oil for it to soak in real good. Put a coat on, wait an hour +/-and put on another coat. Keep doing that until the oil stops soaking in.

 

[JimS123]

Okay so no varnishing Looks like right now, I am going to do a light sanding on it as it isn't terribly grey. Add some teak oil and voila, I'm done. At least I hope that's how it works....

If its grey already you won't like the look after oiling it. If you want a golden brown color (like it should be) you need to clean / bleach it first, as was mentioned before. Then, oil it. Also, I wouldn't sand it unless its gouged or damaged, because the sanded parts won't match the unsanded parts.

 

[burtonrider11]

It may take 4-6 coats of teak oil for it to soak in real good. Put a coat on, wait an hour +/-and put on another coat. Keep doing that until the oil stops soaking in.

Thanks Dave. I have lots of time - even though it's been a mild winter, its still winter in Michigan. I'll try to pull it in the next few days and take some before photos so people can see what I am working with...

Are you a former 1st Cav member?

 

[Bayou Dave]

Thanks Dave. I have lots of time - even though it's been a mild winter, its still winter in Michigan. I'll try to pull it in the next few days and take some before photos so people can see what I am working with...

Are you a former 1st Cav member?

Sure am... long time ago.

 

[Bayou Dave]

This is how my previous boats teak platform started and finished. Sanded with 40, then 80, then 120 grit.

 

[Grub54891]

As far as the carpet, i'm assuming its a bowrider or has a small cuddy. I just wet my bowrider carpet, spritz a little car wash soap, and scrub with a deckbrush, then rinse and rinse, and rinse some more till the soap is gone. put in the sun and let dry thourghly. Maby others have methods, but that's what I do.

 

[burtonrider11]

As far as the carpet, i'm assuming its a bowrider or has a small cuddy. I just wet my bowrider carpet, spritz a little car wash soap, and scrub with a deckbrush, then rinse and rinse, and rinse some more till the soap is gone. put in the sun and let dry thourghly. Maby others have methods, but that's what I do.

Thanks Grubs, we have a Bissell Clean machine, but that might be too small to cover that much area. The Bissell is made for stains and spot clean up. Thanks for the heads up!