Teak cockpit sole

[thinwater]

Cheating, I know. I used tiles. In fact, I stole the idea from a Gemini; even so, an easy project I thought worth sharing.

http://sail-delmarva.blogspot.com/2011/ ... -hour.html

Edited by PHENIX to attach pic

PHENIX edit - new link: http://smallboatprojects.blogspot.com/2 ... r-145.html

[jimlong]

Drew, What a great idea!
We are using the Dridek panels on our 36 and while they go a long way in covering up hairballs, fish scales, etc. they are as you mentioned torturous on bare feet and knees. The teak panels look natural in the Altair cockpit and I especially like the custom look, great job! I would like to do something similar on ours but because of the raised platform not sure this is feasible unless an adhesive is used. Also curious if anyone has considered or used synthetic flooring.
Looking for ideas, Jim

[eepstein]

Hi Drew;
Great idea. We use those in the front half of the head of our PDQ36. We use the Drydek in the shower side. I hope to use some of the NuTeak or similiar in the cockpit, but haven't had the time for that project yet.
Best,
Eric

[maxicrom]

Really looks good... will probably do the same after..., and ..., and ...

[amytom]

Drew,

I've really come to rely on your ideas for improving my boat; they're so much better than what I come up with.

Question that's probably obvious to everyone else: when you replaced the original steel screws why did you choose brass? Wouldn't stainless hold up a bit better?

Tom

[thinwater]

Why brass?

a. Dollars. I had the brass screws.
b. I've used brass in cockpit-type applications before (fresh water rather than salt) and I'm quite sure they will last longer than me. Even if they did de-zinc, they would still be strong enough.

However, for about $45 you could do all stainless. Make certain they are phillips, because this is a lot of power driving! A driver with adjustable torque is highly recommended.