What do you guys think of this product? NuTeak

[rossjo]

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1985 36' Trojan Tri-Cabin -- "Viva La Vodka!"
- Sandusky, Ohio

For real? That's your boat's name?

[larglo]

In as much as this is about floor covering, I hope this is not straying from the original post to much, but I have a couple of questions about covering a floor with carpet or wood.

I would like to install carpet on the rear deck, but was wondering about the access panels for the engine and the one in back over the steering gear. How do you cut around the panels, (carpet) and not have it fray around the edges? Is it necessary to glue it to the floor?

Also, I can remember someone having, what appeared to be wood similar to hardwood flooring on the cabin floor. I think it was in an f26, but can't remember who it was. Anyway, the floor in my F25 has a floor that is split in the middle allowing it to be removed, I would think to be able to inspect the bilge.

If the floor is covered in what appeared to be, in a permanent manner, is that permissible to do and not worry about these floor panels being able to be removed in the future?
Checking or replacing a bilge pump comes to mind.

Thaks,

Larry

[Torcan]

In as much as this is about floor covering, I hope this is not straying from the original post to much, but I have a couple of questions about covering a floor with carpet or wood.

I would like to install carpet on the rear deck, but was wondering about the access panels for the engine and the one in back over the steering gear. How do you cut around the panels, (carpet) and not have it fray around the edges? Is it necessary to glue it to the floor?

Also, I can remember someone having, what appeared to be wood similar to hardwood flooring on the cabin floor. I think it was in an f26, but can't remember who it was. Anyway, the floor in my F25 has a floor that is split in the middle allowing it to be removed, I would think to be able to inspect the bilge.

If the floor is covered in what appeared to be, in a permanent manner, is that permissible to do and not worry about these floor panels being able to be removed in the future?
Checking or replacing a bilge pump comes to mind.

Thaks,

Larry

you could carpet the area as long as it wasn't permanently held down. You should be able to roll it out of the way if you needed to.
Never, ever block an access door, they are there for a reason. Rolling the carpet out of the way would be my solution, if I was to go that way.
Once you have laid the carpet out and made the template and cuts to fit snug, take it to a carpet dealer and have them edge the carpet. Just like they do for runners, or the small floormats that your car has. They stitch all around so it doesn't fray.

Now back to Nu-Teak

Good points on the heat..although I don't think here in Toronto we have quite the blazing overhead sun you have in the south. Does get hot, but the days of blistering heat are maybe 10-15 a year, the rest is quite bearable. But good point anyways to look into.

I have a sample here at home, I've put suntan lotion on it, it comes out with soap and water, does seem to be stain resistant, or easy to clean up.
Now fishguts and blood, haven't tried that yet

[Captain Blast Off]

Nuteak...? I've got old teak...

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

Sorry man... I didn't spell check

[mr elevman]

i picked up 2 sample pices 2 years ago at the ac boat show i put one in my tool box and screwed one to the top of a piling next to my boat the grain raised a little and it turned a shade darker in 2 years i got a price this year at the boat show if i make the templet and install my self $35 a sqft and thats all strait no 45s or pitcher framing so for my deak 10x9 90sqft =$3200 for that price im going real next year

[k9th]

I have researched it for use on SeaDog and like the product. I plan to install it in the future on the bridge where gray carpet exists today. My wife and I both agree that it will be just what we want.

[rossjo]

I love the NuTeak look as well, but my wife thinks it looks fake. Not sure how she can tell- maybe its just that she knows its plastic. Love the look and low maintenance.

I personally don't care, but won't be using it if the Commander disapproves \;-)/