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Posted by ClarkO on 12/14/13 - 9:20 AM

I still working on my 1989 Montauk 17. It is amazing what you don't know until you figure out that you are clueless. skint knuckles, banged knees, a few fiberglass splinters, but I think I'll make it. I am currently working on the concole and am in the process of re-installing the teak doors. One of my questions is...where there are any "gaskets" or corkboard or anything placed between the teak and the fiberglass to minimize wear or vibration sound when new? Have member come up with any "tricks" on this? I thought about putting some 45 mil EPDM rubber liner(kinda making my own gasket)between the teak and console, then putiing a bead of clear siliconearound the top and sides.

(Moderator edited Subject for specificity)

Edited by Phil T on 12/14/13 - 10:49 AM

Posted by Phil T on 12/14/13 - 10:55 AM

There was no gasket or sealant.

I would think that you are adding complexity to a straight forward task.

By adding a gasket, you are adding the possibility of water getting trapped between the trim and the gasket promoting rot. Adding sealant may require additional maintenance when refinishing the teak.

I say skip it. KISS principle.

While some trim was fastened with screws, to reduce vibration, you could through bolt with a rubber washer on the inside with stainless bolts with Nylock style nuts.

I also avoid silicone sealant. A good polysufide based sealant is my preference.

Posted by Weatherly on 12/14/13 - 1:51 PM

Like Phil wrote: keep it simple. The only suggestion I have is to add a lock washer to hardware holding the teak frame to the console.

Edited by Weatherly on 12/14/13 - 1:56 PM

Posted by Joe Kriz on 12/14/13 - 2:05 PM

All of the doors I have taken off all had stainless steel washers and brass nylocks

If the brass nylocs aren't available, go with stainless nylocs.

Edited by Joe Kriz on 12/14/13 - 2:06 PM

Posted by Weatherly on 12/14/13 - 2:47 PM

You can replace the dowels that hold the teak frame together. The teak frames installed on BW console teak louver door frames circa 1991 were made more robust, using thicker teak frames and stainless screws and bungs, replacing the inferior dowels, that let go after time.

Posted by ClarkO on 12/15/13 - 10:15 AM

Can you tell I was typing on a phone with a tiny screen? Sheesh. Thanks, guys. I thought the original set up was wood to console, but I figured I'd ask in case that had been changed/improved upon in any way. I definitely would have run a bead of silicone, so I'm glad I asked!

I have learned a tremendous amount from this site and have been documenting the work with photos, which I'll share. I have certainly learned that you can put a lot of work into a little boat!

Thanks for the help. I have always wanted a Montauk and I am having a blast working and learning.