Strake wood

David Kane · Post by **David Kane** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:46 pm

I have a '75 36' tri-cabin with wooden strakes. They were painted (brightside on top of ablative no less-oh well!!!). I'm thinking that the wood is teak, but hard to tell. Anybody know what kind of wood was used at that time for the strakes? If the wood is teak, I'm thining I want to sand the bottom more to expose the wood to let it breath. Any thoughts?

willietrojan · Post by **willietrojan** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:21 pm

Are you talking about the lower rub rail? If so that would most likely
mahogany.

Buckknekkid · Post by **Buckknekkid** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:31 pm

mine WERE teak, one is now floating around somewhere near Lewiston NY , the other I cut up and used during the rebuild of cockpit.

David Kane · Post by **David Kane** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:48 am

No, I'm not talking about the rub rail. These are the mini 'wings' located aft on both the port and starboard sides that I presume are intended to keep the spray down in the cockpit area. Sorry for not replying sooner-was in Columbus, OH all day yesterday for training.

Safari · Post by **Safari** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:46 am

I wouldn't mind losing mine - but I don't know what to do with the holes... I would recommend sanding to bare wood, then treat with CPES (clear penetrating epoxy sealant) to prevent rot. After 24 hours (this time is critical), apply a coat of paint.

willietrojan · Post by **willietrojan** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:38 am

The arrow is pointing to what I believe you are referring to. If so they called that
a lower rub rail. Most likely teak

David Kane · Post by **David Kane** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:32 am

Yes, their the lower rub rails. Thanks for the advise on how to treat them to prevent rot. I should have the boat in the water the week after next. Will post pictures when I get it out of the dark storage building it's in.