Repairing teak inlay on swim platform???

[Sauerzbr]

I have a 2007 Monterey that has a fiberglass swimplatform with inlay teak. The teak boards are each seperated by what looks like black rubber and then around all the outer edges is a black caulk.. The whole teak area is shaped, rounded, straight, etc. There are a few sections what you might call rounded corners where the teak is starting to lift and when I step on the area water will come out.

Now, I figure I have to dry the area and then glue it somehow with weight on top, dry and then recaulk the outer edges.

What glue should I use and what black caulk should I use?

Thanks in advance for your comments!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Repairing teak inlay on swim platform???

Welcome to iboats!

Have you ever seen neoprene chauling in a tube? I have used that on my truck window and wow is that stuff tough. I got mine at tractor supply but I have no idea how it would hold in a marine application. I do know that everything must be absolutely dry...... and I am not sure of teak.

Perhaps YachtDr will chime in. I bet he knows what would work.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Repairing teak inlay on swim platform???

Hello Sauerzbr..

Pics are good

Are you sure its not Flexi teak ?

If it is indeed Teak..then get a blowgun and target that area. Get under it dry making sure your not blowing up the rest of your teak . Syringe some acetone under the wood ( first make sure it wont attack your caulk ) and blow that in and out of there a couple times. Tape up the teak and glass seams then inject some black 5200 .. use a putty knife or something like that to really get it under your wood.

There is a caulk from boat life..but Ive not had too much luck with that. use whatever matches better for your outside caulk.. IE boatlife..5200 or silicone.

YD.

 

[Sauerzbr]

Re: Repairing teak inlay on swim platform???

Not sure what flexi teak is, maybe the synthetic stuff? This is real teak, turns a gray color after a while.

5200 Marine sealant... Did I read you correctly that I should use this under the teak to glue it down and also if it matches my other black caulk, I can use it on the outer edges to seal as well? I'm assuming that when dry it's still a bit flexible?

Thanks for your insight, really appreciate your time in answering my questions.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Repairing teak inlay on swim platform???

Hello again..

Could you post a picture please..

Can you see any plugs in the surface that would hide screws ?

yes flexi teak is synthetic ..

Amendment .. if it is teak then you might also want to add a screw or 2 in the corners..

Its just hard to tell without some pics ..

YD.

 

[salty87]

Re: Repairing teak inlay on swim platform???

there are adhesives made for use with teak. it's been awhile, can't remember the manufacturer. west marine had a selection of different adhesives.