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Subject: Flexiteek followup
From: Harry Krause I was quoted $40/square foot uninstalled and $70 installed at the Lauderdale show? How does that compare with your quote? Capt. Bil $40 a square foot for the materials? What a rip. Are you sure? Yes. Positive. And compared to $100+ per square foot for new teak it doesn't sound so bad. Capt. Bill |
Subject: Flexiteek followup
From: Eisboch Slightly higher - mine comes out to about $77 a square foot installed, based on the preliminary estimate. The marina is going to prepare and deliver a final quote before the work begins. I am looking at about $7500 for the cockpit and gunnel areas. Does that include removing the old teak decking? Or does your boat just have gelcoated decks? Capt. Bill |
LaBomba182 wrote:
Subject: Flexiteek followup From: Eisboch Slightly higher - mine comes out to about $77 a square foot installed, based on the preliminary estimate. The marina is going to prepare and deliver a final quote before the work begins. I am looking at about $7500 for the cockpit and gunnel areas. Does that include removing the old teak decking? Or does your boat just have gelcoated decks? Capt. Bill Just gelcoated non skid. The purpose of the Flexiteek is to reduce the amount of reflected solar energy during the peak summer sun, plus add a little warmth to a very white boat. I've been advised that the deck may be hot to stand on in bare feet, but as is, the cockpit can become uncomfortable to sit in when the sun is high. I used to use indoor/outdoor carpets from Home Depot and it cuts down on the sunburns, but it collects all kinds of dirt between the deck and the carpet. Eisboch |
Harry Krause wrote:
LaBomba182 wrote: Subject: Flexiteek followup From: Harry Krause I was quoted $40/square foot uninstalled and $70 installed at the Lauderdale show? How does that compare with your quote? Capt. Bil $40 a square foot for the materials? What a rip. Are you sure? Yes. Positive. And compared to $100+ per square foot for new teak it doesn't sound so bad. Capt. Bill Well, I suppose it is worth what people are willing to pay, but $40 a square foot for PVC plastic seems over the top. Harry, my understanding is that there are all kinds of PVC formulations, designed for specific environmental application requirements. I agree, it's pricey, but it's less expensive than real teak planking and is virtually maintenance free. Eisboch |
Harry Krause wrote:
LaBomba182 wrote: Subject: Flexiteek followup From: Eisboch Slightly higher - mine comes out to about $77 a square foot installed, based on the preliminary estimate. The marina is going to prepare and deliver a final quote before the work begins. I am looking at about $7500 for the cockpit and gunnel areas. Does that include removing the old teak decking? Or does your boat just have gelcoated decks? Capt. Bill I'm sorry...but $30+ a foot to lay vinyl sheet goods? Are they using off-shift plastic surgeons? I had my living, dining roon and hallway done in top-of-the-line Bruce oak strip flooring for $6.00 a square foot, installed. My wife's bathroom is floored in Italian marble, which was about $21.00 a square foot, installed. I'm not poking fun at you fellas...I've been taken to the cleaners myself many times in connection with boat stuff... Wow! You hit the magic nail with the hammer Harry. This is not a house. It's a boat. Marine application, so double the price. But, that's what it is. Eisboch |
Harry Krause wrote:
I'm sorry...but $30+ a foot to lay vinyl sheet goods? Are they using off-shift plastic surgeons? I had my living, dining roon and hallway done in top-of-the-line Bruce oak strip flooring for $6.00 a square foot, installed. My wife's bathroom is floored in Italian marble, which was about $21.00 a square foot, installed. I'm not poking fun at you fellas...I've been taken to the cleaners myself many times in connection with boat stuff... Wow! BTW, I am not defending my decision - hell, it' my boat, but as I mentioned before, the technique of application is as important as the qualities of the product. There's a little artistic capability required for a good looking installation. I have an engine room access hatch in the cockpit plus fuel fills and drains. When they install this stuff there is a bit of detailed trim design that goes into the work. Eisboch |
On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 08:24:57 -0500, Eisboch
wrote: Harry Krause wrote: I'm sorry...but $30+ a foot to lay vinyl sheet goods? Are they using off-shift plastic surgeons? I had my living, dining roon and hallway done in top-of-the-line Bruce oak strip flooring for $6.00 a square foot, installed. My wife's bathroom is floored in Italian marble, which was about $21.00 a square foot, installed. I'm not poking fun at you fellas...I've been taken to the cleaners myself many times in connection with boat stuff... Wow! BTW, I am not defending my decision - hell, it' my boat, but as I mentioned before, the technique of application is as important as the qualities of the product. There's a little artistic capability required for a good looking installation. I have an engine room access hatch in the cockpit plus fuel fills and drains. When they install this stuff there is a bit of detailed trim design that goes into the work. Would you believe the T-top on my Contender cost less than the labor to install it? Later, Tom |
Subject: Flexiteek followup
From: Harry Krause I'm sorry...but $30+ a foot to lay vinyl sheet goods? Are they using off-shift plastic surgeons? It's a boat Harry, and you know what B.O.A.T. stands for, right? :-) Capt. Bill |
Subject: Flexiteek followup
From: Harry Krause nstalled by guys using sheet goods cutting knives and I presume waterproof contact cement of some sort. Troweled on epoxy, as I recall. Capt. Bill |
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