What do you guys think of this product? NuTeak

Torcan · Post by **Torcan** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:40 pm

I saw this at the boat show here in Toronto, and was impressed with the look.
Has anyone any experience with this product?
I haven't spoken to anyone that installed it, but am open to comments.
I am thinking seriously about doing my boat exactly the same as pictured

http://www.nuteak.com/Frames_Pages/NuTeakGallery.htm

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:01 pm

I'm old school... I like the real thing rather than artificial looking replacements.
If you like it then that is all that matters.... it should last based on it's construction.

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:06 pm

The biggest ?itch I've heard is it gets real hot in the sun. And screw heads show after awhile.

Torcan · Post by **Torcan** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:11 pm

ready123 wrote:I'm old school... I like the real thing rather than artificial looking replacements.
If you like it then that is all that matters.... it should last based on it's construction.

I agree..I would love the real thing..imagine real teak decking.. but costs would be more than the boat is worth

alexander38 wrote:The biggest ?itch I've heard is it gets real hot in the sun. And screw heads show after awhile.

It's not screwed down, it is glued down directly to the deck.

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:26 pm

I mean screw holes or other things you cover bleed through, I knew it was glued. Have you gotten a bid yet ?

Torcan · Post by **Torcan** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:47 pm

alexander38 wrote:I mean screw holes or other things you cover bleed through, I knew it was glued. Have you gotten a bid yet ?

oops
my bad..I misunderstood your comment.
Just a rough estimate, they will come to the dock, take measurements, make templates and install for around $2000

captainmaniac · Post by **captainmaniac** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:41 pm

Similarly, there is also PlasTeak http://www.plasteak.com/osc/

guglielmo6160 · Post by **guglielmo6160** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:46 pm

they will do all that for 2K on your f 25?? that sounds like a deal, where are you located, and are they a franchise?

Captain Blast Off · Post by **Captain Blast Off** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:04 pm

Nuteak...?

I've got old teak...

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:17 pm

I don`t have any personal experience with it but have also heard it gets really, really hot in the sun. I have also heard that it stains easily. Simply stuff like suntan lotion is apparently enough to make the surface blotchy after a while. I would ask the manufacturer about the its`ability to resist stains. Maybe they`ve improved the material or have come up with a coating to prevent staining. I would also find out if the product can be refinished 5 or 10 years down the road; maybe a light sanding or chemical wash.

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:27 am

Have you seen this carpet material...... it will not have the hot floor disadvantage of Nu/Plas teak which will be very noticeable in Jul/Aug.....

http://www.teakcarpet.com/index.html

I still like the real$ thing

http://www.teakdeckcompany.com/index.htm

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:35 am

Captain Blast Off wrote:Nuteak...? I've got old teak...

Actually That's "Olteak"! And man is it pretty

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:38 am

Will the nuteak flex with your decks without cracking or coming loose? How much weight will it add to the boat? Is it (easily) removed, should there be problems down the road. And how will you get the adhesive off the deck?

I would ask a lot of questions. Also see if they have any references- people who have used it-that you could talk to.

JGedridge · Post by **JGedridge** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:25 am

Its nice. My parents have it on their Sea Ray for the extended swimplatform and it looks IMPRESSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOWEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its gets EXTREMELY HOT. so make sure to wear shoes or constantly spray the deck down.

Its expensive too. But if I had a Sea Ray, I would do it in a heartbeat.

Joe

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:03 am

captainmaniac wrote:Similarly, there is also PlasTeak http://www.plasteak.com/osc/

Beware of PlasTeak. I ordered some PlasTeak Lumber (2 x 3/4 I believe) and the shipped it ROLLED up. I had a hell of a time trying to get it flat again so I could work with it. When I called, the people there (including the owner) were rude and not helpful (or even considerate).