Roger Mcmillan wrote:
I want to fit teak decks to my 37ft aluminum sailboat. Does anyone
know
whether I can fasten from below, to save all that tedious plug
cutting,
fitting and sanding?

I thought that with aluminum it would be quite strong if I drilled
from
underneath - the fasteners should really only be required until the
bedding
compound sets.

Any thoughts? Thanks

Rogermac


I wouldn't drill holes in your deck. I would glue marine grade ply wood
to the deck and then screw the teak deck to the ply wood. This is the
method used on large yachts.

Capt John wrote:
Roger Mcmillan wrote:
I want to fit teak decks to my 37ft aluminum sailboat. Does anyone
snip

I wouldn't drill holes in your deck. I would glue marine grade ply
wood to the deck and then screw the teak deck to the ply wood. This
is the method used on large yachts.

Which is asking for trouble- sooner or later water will get in there,
between the teak/ply or the ply/ aluminum, forget the teak decks- Pleeeease!
Agreed they look great- but more trouble than they are worth.

Bob Larder