Good day breezers.
What type of wood would this be and where can I get some? This is a few months ago and the strip on the transom step has perished. The cockpit seats also have a similar piece.
Presume its teak? Whitworths sells some strips but its too thick.
What kind of wood can be used in this situation as Im happy to make some up.
CheersEd.
buy the teak and put it though a thicknesser , to get your desired thickness ,,,,
or....get rid of it all, fill the screw holes with epoxy filler so you do not have to waste your valuable sailing time constantly maintaining varnish work on decorative timber that has no functional use on the boat and adds weight to the boat for no benefit.
Personally I quite like the "industrial aesthetic" with bare bones functionality supporting sailing efficiency.
It does not matter how fancy you make a yacht 40 foot or less, it will never be comfortable. The only "comfortable" sea going vessels are those that are over 1,000 foot in length fitted with computer controlled stabilizers and even then at times you can't play a game of pool.
Anagote timber in Marrickville.
Timber generally, and wood trimmings on a yacht are beautiful. No doubt!
Also, they are a never ending, serious, despicable, infernal pain in the butt.
it will be teak never compromise on materials its the cheapest part and considering its probably 30 years old that's a reasonable service life
your local boatbuilder will probably cut some to size for a reasonable price if you are unable
If you're on the north side of Sydney, Sydney Wood Industries will help you out. Take a piece off and they'll match it up, or go close to it. Teak, Fijian Mahogany, Oak and plenty more exotic timbers. Most sustainably grown.
(Disclaimer: I have no financial interest in this company, but they've done good things for me in the past)
Thanks all for the insightful answers. Getting rid of it had crossed my mind I must admit. Im south of the harbour so I will try the place in Marrickville and see how it goes.
Ed.
