Opted for the Teak Deck, now a decission on style has to be made. - Page 3

marlineer · 04-30-2008, 05:40 PM

No Picture Frames. That's My .02! For what it is worth, I think You will see more of the clean "No-frame" look on Sportfish. By the way, that pit is huge! She is lookin' good.

JD5652 · 04-30-2008, 06:52 PM

I'm with Alex N on this one.... picture frame on the outside and straight everywhere else...

Fortunate One · 04-30-2008, 07:58 PM

Ok So far we're 10 for Picture frame, 4 opposed and 1 in the middle and Capt. Vinny is getting flash backs to days gone by over that psychedelic gaff, which is cool by the way, Prime Time.

Thanks for the input gents and no harm no foul on that IPS thread and I hope it goes all ways.

The hinge system we have is a recessed hinge with the fasteners located under the hatch. Smooth on top. Imports from Italy.

Rocksandblues, I want something that stands apart in subtle ways so the “fancy cruiser” look may accomplish that.

PurpleGold, I’m still up in the air about the chair. A new Unlimited Release Chair loaded retails for $15,900.

The lumber is being selected tomorrow so I have time to seek ideas and comments and they are appreciated.

So keep on posting.

hubris 1 · 04-30-2008, 08:09 PM

since its bigger than any ive seen, i say, picture frame. they lay out the frame first then space the boards to fit full boards changing the gap between i think. do you know what i mean? ask the installer if that is so, you want to eliminant as many slivers, if you know what i mean. you want full 2 1/2 inch boards. but i agree, that boat will be beautiful with teak. its so big, you wont even know im on board.

Fissues · 04-30-2008, 08:32 PM

My two cents, As an ex-shipwright I would go for a single frame, not double as in the first pic, for looks. Also if you dont pictureframe them the end grain, although sealed, would tend to decay a lot faster. Framing a hatch makes a stronger hatch.

SeaMent · 04-30-2008, 09:36 PM

FGO, I prefer the forward to aft lay-out I think it is a much cleaner look with the expansion chaulk all running the same direction, also for sanding and cleaning the deck the grain is all running the same direction, also the framing around the perimeter is awesome and very functional for cleaning and sanding down the road, it keeps the sanders away from all the glass around the edge of the deck!!

mr ti too · 04-30-2008, 10:25 PM

If you decide to put in the picture frame teak deck I don't think you should bother with the fighting chair. You should have release build you a nice teak cocktail table with martini glass holders.. all varnish of course. Then you won't have to worry about the picture frames being scratched up, unless your boyfriend is dressed in his high heels when he comes over for cocktails! Make sure to order the table with clear non-skid glaze and a no bolt pedistal.

flatbottom · 04-30-2008, 11:42 PM

I like the picture frames......it adds dimension and style to a pit. Picture frame everything in the floor and chase the perimeter also as stated above

floridadeckie · 05-01-2008, 12:22 AM

I'd go with the picture frames. with a big pit, it breaks up the monontony (sp) and adds good dimension and contrast to it. plus its different

lazyfatass247 · 05-01-2008, 06:53 PM

Picture frame is the way to go.

04-30-2008, 05:40 PM	#21
marlineer Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 590 Credits: 1,705.1 Boat: Intrepid 289 Home Port: Stone Harbor, NJ Best Catch: Bonnie! Occupation: Yacht Sales Suck! So I am puttin' out fires.	No Picture Frames. That's My .02! For what it is worth, I think You will see more of the clean "No-frame" look on Sportfish. By the way, that pit is huge! She is lookin' good. __________________ I love a good WAKE!

04-30-2008, 06:52 PM	#22
JD5652 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT & MHC Posts: 2,381 Credits: 1,634.7 Occupation: Nuclear Stuff	I'm with Alex N on this one.... picture frame on the outside and straight everywhere else... __________________ JD Maggie B Ocean 44 SS

04-30-2008, 08:32 PM	#25
Fissues #1 Croaker Hunter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Marblehead, MA Posts: 100 Credits: 1,300.4 Boat: Carolina Classic 28 Best Catch: 504 BFT Occupation: Developer/Contractor	My two cents, As an ex-shipwright I would go for a single frame, not double as in the first pic, for looks. Also if you dont pictureframe them the end grain, although sealed, would tend to decay a lot faster. Framing a hatch makes a stronger hatch. __________________ Ethan Last edited by Fissues; 04-30-2008 at 08:33 PM.

04-30-2008, 10:25 PM	#27
mr ti too Gunnel hugger Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14 Credits: 1,283.9	picture lame teak deck If you decide to put in the picture frame teak deck I don't think you should bother with the fighting chair. You should have release build you a nice teak cocktail table with martini glass holders.. all varnish of course. Then you won't have to worry about the picture frames being scratched up, unless your boyfriend is dressed in his high heels when he comes over for cocktails! Make sure to order the table with clear non-skid glaze and a no bolt pedistal.

04-30-2008, 11:42 PM	#28
flatbottom Fish the Edge Team Sportfishermen.com Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 8,096 Credits: 18,158.2 Boat: 232 center console Home Port: Indian River, De Best Catch: off the shot gun Occupation: jackleg	I like the picture frames......it adds dimension and style to a pit. Picture frame everything in the floor and chase the perimeter also as stated above __________________ New Rules To Live By Don’t invade Russia in the winter, and don’t conduct a short raid on Goldman Sachs when the former CEO is the Treasury Secretary.

04-30-2008, 07:58 PM	#23
Fortunate One Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 265 Credits: 1,866.6	Ok So far we're 10 for Picture frame, 4 opposed and 1 in the middle and Capt. Vinny is getting flash backs to days gone by over that psychedelic gaff, which is cool by the way, Prime Time. Thanks for the input gents and no harm no foul on that IPS thread and I hope it goes all ways. The hinge system we have is a recessed hinge with the fasteners located under the hatch. Smooth on top. Imports from Italy. Rocksandblues, I want something that stands apart in subtle ways so the “fancy cruiser” look may accomplish that. PurpleGold, I’m still up in the air about the chair. A new Unlimited Release Chair loaded retails for $15,900. The lumber is being selected tomorrow so I have time to seek ideas and comments and they are appreciated. So keep on posting.

04-30-2008, 09:36 PM	#26
SeaMent Crab mustard is good Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 616 Credits: 1,651.6 Boat: 35 Scop Home Port: O.C. MD. Best Catch: my kids	FGO, I prefer the forward to aft lay-out I think it is a much cleaner look with the expansion chaulk all running the same direction, also for sanding and cleaning the deck the grain is all running the same direction, also the framing around the perimeter is awesome and very functional for cleaning and sanding down the road, it keeps the sanders away from all the glass around the edge of the deck!!

05-01-2008, 12:22 AM	#29
floridadeckie Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Big Bend, Fl/Islamorada, FL Posts: 419 Credits: 1,604.6 Boat: hula girl Home Port: islamorada Occupation: fulltime freelance deckie	I'd go with the picture frames. with a big pit, it breaks up the monontony (sp) and adds good dimension and contrast to it. plus its different __________________ *SALTWATER COWBOY OUTFITTERS* Serving the Florida Big Bend to the Keys with all your guiding, deckhand, and detailing needs Jimmy D.

05-01-2008, 06:53 PM	#30
lazyfatass247 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Westport, CT Posts: 268 Credits: 1,433.4	Picture frame is the way to go.

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