"Gould 0738" wrote in message
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Picture Larson and Wellcraft boats with teak decks?

Probably not anytime soon. :-)


Don't count it out too quickly. I'm seeing more and more runabouts and
small cruisers pictured in magazine ads with teak sections in swim
platforms, cockpit soles, cabin soles, and even inlays on foredecks. It
seems to be a styling trend that is picking up steam. I'm hitting my local
boat show later this week and expect to see some of it in person. Looks
good in the brochures, but I don't think I'd be an enthused buyer of this
trend. The last thing I need is more maintenance, which I believe the teak
would surely require. I had a 1987 Sea Ray cuddy that had teak trim around
the transom and on the foredeck, as well as inlays in the swim platform.
Always thought the nice aesthetics of the teak were nowhere near worth the
effort it took to keep it looking good. I'll stick to non-skid fiberglass
walking surfaces with snap-in (easily removable for cleaning and easily
replaceable when it's served it's life) carpet for the cockpit and stainless
steel railing for trim and safety rails.