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Posted by Outlaw Charters on 03/11/16 - 5:37 AM

Just wanted to get some thoughts on repairing cracks in teak. I have a decent crack running about 1/4 of the way down starboard side and a smaller one on the port. Have heard a few different schools of thought on repair but wanted to se if y'all had any recommendations, looking for a sand and stain solution.

Thanks

Posted by Weatherly on 03/11/16 - 1:21 PM

I stabilize the cracked teak wood structurally using a polyurethane glue and then add teak dust to the top surface while the glue is curing for a blended cosmetic appearance.

Posted by Tom Glynn on 03/12/16 - 7:13 AM

If you can, I would look to running west systems epoxy into the crack then using clamps to squeeze ti closed to set. Sand excess off.

For the finish I favor Sikens Cetol Marine light Teak color. It goes on easy and is much easyier to maintain than traditional varnish or polyurehtane

Posted by gchuba on 03/12/16 - 11:39 AM

I am in the "Weatherly" camp. Vacuum/clean the void within an inch of its life (dust/dirt a poor surface for glue). With a larger void I would make a splinter from other scraps I have and "loose" fit it in with the glue then saw dust. Apply the dust liberally and give it a full day or two to set. Then sand. The saw dust prevents air and sometimes it takes the glue time to cure. I have found that an old plank that crowns or cracks as it cures.....is dang near impossible to bring back to original. A split in the wood at the grain a different matter altogether. I find those repairable. A lot of times nearly perfect.
Garris