Thread: New teak decks over old teak decks
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Default New teak decks over old teak decks
On Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:59:52 -0500, wrote:

Teak decks are pretty heavy, and adding more weight that high up in the boat is
probably not a great idea.

US battleships had four inch thick teak decks. Weight was hardly an
issue, but can you imagine the cost at today's prices?

Casady
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