Coamings

[Theis]

As for the logo, I'll take two (subject to whether it becomes the most expensive part of the boat).

Mike, thanks for the info on Mahogany.  I've asked that question on several questions and never received any answer other than the mumbling and ambiguous - the "I'm not going to tell your that I don't know the answer to your stupid question", or "I'm not here to answer questions" or "next, step up to the cash register please" (categorically these are the "do you want fries with your burger" type replies).

[ebb]

Ipe?   Stuff looks fantastic.   Another goody from Goodwin!

//www.floorings.com/decking/ipe/ipe.shtml
//www.floorings.com/decking/ipe/features.shtml

[Mike Goodwin]

Somehow Ebb , I thought you would like that stuff . I know of several large marina's that are decked with it . Nauticus Maritme center in Norfolk , Va. has about 3 acres of deck made of ipe .

[Scott Galloway]

Janice,

My coaming boards are teak. Since the companionway hatch trim and the original handrails on hull #330 were mahogany, I assume that the teak coaming boards are not original. I have replaced the handrails with new teak rails that I made, and I also added some other teak: companionway hatch trim, boarding steps, pin rails etc. The mahogany and teak both take Semco Teak Sealer, which I use in lieu of teak oil or varnish.

The product is easy to apply and easy to maintain, and the "Natural" shade is pleasing. The wood looks like new unfinished teak, but water beads up and runs off the wood. I tried the "Gold Tone" shade and did not find that pleasing, since it is a little too orange for my taste. However, it lasted a full year without reapplication of the product. Reapplication involves scrubbing with soap and water, and then after the wood dries, applying an additional coat or two of Semco Teak Sealer with a paintbrush.

Be careful not to spill the product on gelcoat. Cleanup on old gelcoat was a real chore the first time I applied the product. However if you don't allow the product to run, you won't spill it on the deck, and there will be no need to cleanup.

[ebb]

Mike, you don't have to throw away the scraps on this one.  Evidently, you can soak it and make a tea that'll cure everything from common colds to AIDS.

Taking a look at those sites above I began with lapacho and discovered it is another of a hundred names for this tree.

It's of course the inner bark that is the medicinal 'herb'.  (Pau d'arco)

Have seen the lumber here (SF Bay area) as Brazillian walnut and Greenheart.

So what these flooring guys mean by having to remove the lapacho befor you can glue it or varnish?    Maybe abrading for glueing,  and acetone or lac thinner pre-wash for varnish?

With a durable wood as this, I wonder if resorcinol will stick it - permanently - epoxy being so woefully lacking in its ability to withstand exposure.

[Mike Goodwin]

I have to warn you , it will eat sawblades like a cop and a box of Krispy Kremes (donuts).