Teak platform idea

[kmkramer71]

I love the look of my teak platform. We do not like however the slippery surface it has. I have an idea to create some sort of design that could be templated. Then you could use a router and just put a 1/8" or so groove in the top using the template. Then stain/seal etc just as you would normally. Does this seem like a doable idea? Has anyone done similar?

New platforms seem to have grooves all the way through which sorta acts like a shower pan. I like that idea also but that would take a little more work I believe.

[skippabcool]

Just thinking out loud but even with the grooves wouldn't the top still be slippery?

I know that you mention you like the teak look, I have seen many of the teak that have been what looks to be rhino lined.

It seems that there was a thread some time ago that had a process for finishing teak that would not leave it slippery. I will search to see what I can find.

[kmkramer71]

It might be that the previous owner put too much clear coat on it. I think I might just redo it with just teak oil. Looks like 600 grit is recommended with some cleaner and just teak oil properly dried before hitting the water.

[jbort]

We use teak oil and does fine as long as not heavily applied. I put too much on this yr and looked great but was slippery for 3-4 weeks till I let the sun bake it - then normal. the groove approach sounds good but not sure that will solve for overall slippery condition.

[duffymahoney]

When doing teak never ever ever go higher then say 200 grit sandpaper. There is a writeup on wakeworld about it. Basically you are making the deck more slippery. I made this mistake on my last boat. On my 24v the deck has never been slippery and I have re-done it every year. I do a little sanding at 200 grit but not a lot. Hope this works for you. Totally has for me.

[b/w05]

When doing teak never ever ever go higher then say 200 grit sandpaper. There is a writeup on wakeworld about it. Basically you are making the deck more slippery. I made this mistake on my last boat. On my 24v the deck has never been slippery and I have re-done it every year. I do a little sanding at 200 grit but not a lot. Hope this works for you. Totally has for me.

X2 what Duffymahoney said. Loved my teak platform. Every 3-4 weeks I would wipe a thin coat of teak oil on mine. Since I didn't sand too smooth, the thin coating would keep it looking like brand new and never slick.