Hello everyone. Have any of you used the plastic or fake wood material commonly used in house decking to replace the cap or hand rails? How did it turn out? Does it look or feel cheap? Is there a high gloss version to mimic a nice varnish job?
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04-02-2024 11:57 PM #1Registered Member
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Cap or hand rail replacement
Slainte
1988 - 67' CPMY
Houston, Texas
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Re: Cap or hand rail replacement
That material will flex, bow, and twist in hot weather. That’s why deck builders have to put the Joists on 12 inch centers. Please don’t do this.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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Re: Cap or hand rail replacement
Check out the new Fleming yachts. They have as an option a synthetic material for there wood rails and it looks fantastic. Not sure what it is but I am sure that is crazy expensive.
Mahalo V
1974 53 Motoryacht
Hull Number 406
San Diego, Ca. Ready 32 Nordic Tug, Brunswick Ga.
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04-03-2024 03:43 PM #5Senior Member
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Re: Cap or hand rail replacement
Haha I saw and had the same question of the Fleming folks at a recent boat show!
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04-09-2024 08:55 AM #6
Re: Cap or hand rail replacement
At first read my response would have been, that and some beadboard and she’ll look spiffy. However reading the comments about the product that Fleming uses I’m curious. What would the benefit be in using a synthetic material? Does it come pre-varnished and never need touching up? In your case would there be a cost benefit to removing and re-installing all of the old teak, milling and finishing the new material?
Dave & Trina
Benedetto
1989 60MY HATDK310
Sturgeon Bay/Ft. Lauderdale
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04-09-2024 09:28 AM #7Senior Member
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