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What is the reason for the gap in the horizontal teak gunwhales? The teak planks on my boat have some severe cracks so I was thinking of replacing with new teak planks. Can't I just use one long piece instead of two joined pieces? Anyone have experience with this? thanks
Probably lots or reasons why they did this in 2 pieces.
Cost of longer pieces
Easier to ship shorter pieces
Easier to work with short pieces
etc...
Yes, you can make them one piece as I have known others to do this also.
It might also be a little more difficult to work with a 1 longer piece as opposed to 2 shorter pieces. Depends on your equipment and if you have helpers.
It is believed Whaler went to two part gunwales for cost cutting reasons in production and other reasons. You can make them as one piece if you want to. I know Mike at Nautical Lumber (site sponsor) has Teak in up to 6 or 8 quarter thick x 10 - 12 feet long x 8 - 12 inches wide. I know he is also looking for a set to use as a template to build a repro set from. If you sent them to him I am sure he could remake you a set. Give him a ring as see what you can work.
thanks guys. I've got a source locally here in Atlanta that I can buy some long boards. I think I can recreate the pieces. Just don't want to make a bad cut with a $100 piece of lumber. I may talk to the guy at Nautical lumber. I imagine the shipping would add up quickly.
