Teak Maintenance 101

[Capt Josh]

There's nothing like bringing out the magic in a new teak cockpit. Here's a little HOW-TO advice for those neophyte boat owners out there looking to recreate a professional look:

1.) Use only the best materials $$$ can buy. Teak oil, soap, and conditioner are all necessary to bringing out that superior teak look and keeping it that way for weeks at a time in the tropics.

2.) As far as sanding or, more appropriately grinding, technique goes, i like to start with slow, even strokes while on all fours. Gradually work up to a feverous pitch when you feel you've penetrated deep enough, but be CAREFUL!!! - you don't want to penetrate too deeply or scarring in the teak may occur.

3.) Oil certainly helps once you've got things properly prepped, and the teak is smooth and seems to murmur with pleasure at the thought of your touch. As a little added advice, I always like to splash a little extra oil on right before i finish off. There's no such thing as too much, you can always wipe the excess off.

4.) When you're finished, it's always nice to take a picture. Nothing makes your friends more jealous than showing off how much nicer your teak looks than theirs. (Read: than Bogii's)

[Hatterized]

nothing like 2 gals doing it in the cockpit....

speaking of teak.....wonder where our resident Teakologist SFC member Gradywhite273 has been......with this thread mentioning teak im sure it will excite him....

[erg153]

That's hilarious. Nice ****pit.

[lilharcher]

Is that Paula on all 4's in the second picture??

[Capt Josh]

Is that Paula on all 4's in the second picture??

Needless to say the fuel dock is now hiring.

I'm finally figuring out what women have been trying to tell us all along - THEY WORK MUCH HARDER THAN WE DO!!!

So, why fight it guys?!?!?!

It didn't take much to find some pretty women and put them to work! You know what??? They DO work harder than we do, show up on time, actually know how to make a bed, clean the interior of the boat properly, fold the laundry, sand the teak, organize our mess, and i can't say enough for overall crew morale since we ushered in our new equal opportunity employment mandate.

A lot of boat crews around the marina are starting to take notice. Watch out lazy, unproductive boat crews around the world!!!! JT has a new plan in motion!!!

I also encourage any women out there to get in touch with me if they are looking for a career change. I know a lot of boat owners out there who would love a crew and performance upgrade!

[Sea Draggin]

Thanks for this. I sit here jamming to White Stripes evaluating my whole life and trying to figure out were I went wrong.

Instead of having Betties sanding my teak, I'm taking a break from patching drywall, painting and getting ready to move. Is Atlanta closer to PV?

[Agitated88]

Excellent read JT...I thought I'd add something to this thread. Albeit rare and seldom seen on such applications, the Amrita teak (aka la eyaculación femenina) is a self oiling material and highly prized by those fortunate enough to possess. Unlike typical teak, this material requires intense rubbing, and deep penetration along the vertical grains to achieve best results.
**Note** OSHA does recommend face shields be utilized during the process.

[Capt Josh]

Excellent read JT...I thought I'd add something to this thread. Albeit rare and seldom seen on such applications, the Amrita teak (aka la eyaculación femenina) is a self oiling material and highly prized by those fortunate enough to possess. Unlike typical teak, this material requires intense rubbing, and deep penetration along the vertical grains to achieve best results.
**Note** OSHA does recommend face shields be utilized during the process.

Fucking crack me up amigo!!!!

[Capt Josh]

Thanks for this. I sit here jamming to White Stripes evaluating my whole life and trying to figure out were I went wrong.

Instead of having Betties sanding my teak, I'm taking a break from patching drywall, painting and getting ready to move. Is Atlanta closer to PV?

Come on amigo...if you're into the White Stripes life can't be all THAT bad!

PV is where the heart is amigo...remember that!

[rabcoman]

nice crew jt.

capt. trif