I'm a new Typhoon owner (and pleased to have joined the club) and one of my projects will be to refinish the coamings. Is it best to remove them from the boat (ease of stripping, sanding, etc.) or is it likely to be a major pain to get them on and off? Thanks.
john.hoft-march@appleton.org
Coaming refinishing
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Dr. Brent Musolf
Re: Coaming refinishing
Take them off and save yourself a really big headache. Take your time in a warm environment and make it a winter project.
Brent
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Brent
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john
Re: Coaming refinishing
dittoes to dr. brent's suggestion - easy off, easy on!!Take them off and save yourself a really big headache. Take your time in a warm environment and make it a winter project.
Brent
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Paul D.
Re: Coaming refinishing
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John,
This past spring my nephew and I stripped our '75 Typhoon of all wood and fittings and refinished/rebedded them. I would definately take them off if they are in poor shape and need any sanding or woodworking. Mine were simply screwed on. I sanded and oiled ours and one needed glueing and bunging at the forward end. The only reason I would sand would be if there is a highly raised grain and ridges. If not, you can try a two part teak cleaner/brightener with a scrub pad. This method does not take off so much wood. I have been happy with oil if you can clean it and oil it once a month. Not a huge job by itself but if you let it go you need to work harder!
Good Luck.
Paul Danicic
HORNET
MPLS MN
nyeme001@tc.umn.edu
John,
This past spring my nephew and I stripped our '75 Typhoon of all wood and fittings and refinished/rebedded them. I would definately take them off if they are in poor shape and need any sanding or woodworking. Mine were simply screwed on. I sanded and oiled ours and one needed glueing and bunging at the forward end. The only reason I would sand would be if there is a highly raised grain and ridges. If not, you can try a two part teak cleaner/brightener with a scrub pad. This method does not take off so much wood. I have been happy with oil if you can clean it and oil it once a month. Not a huge job by itself but if you let it go you need to work harder!
Good Luck.
Paul Danicic
HORNET
MPLS MN
nyeme001@tc.umn.edu