Transom Teak Curl (Ty)

[Marino Curati]

The corners of the teak strip mounted on the stern of my Typhoon are curling upward. In case there's a difference, it's a 1970. It's all in tact, just coming up from the deck. Is there a way to fix this?

Thanks,
Marino



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[sloopjohnl]

mine too! i just added an extra dab of boatlife caulk. water will find its way through here.



The corners of the teak strip mounted on the stern of my Typhoon are curling upward. In case there's a difference, it's a 1970. It's all in tact, just coming up from the deck. Is there a way to fix this?

Thanks,
Marino

[John Lesage]

Your right,
The taft board (I think that's the proper name ) is a bit thin. I replaced two of mine with a 3/4" patterned after the oringinals. The toughest part is that great scarf joint in the middle.



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[Marino Curati]

Taft board - eh? Thanks for the correct term. Hopefully the caulk will work and it won't need to be replaced. I was hoping to leave the teak alone.

[Don Craig]

I believe the correct term and spelling is "taffrail," even though it's a flat board.

Taft board - eh? Thanks for the correct term. Hopefully the caulk will work and it won't need to be replaced. I was hoping to leave the teak alone.

[Marino]

I'm familiar with taffrail; having read all those O'brien, Cooper and Melville novels. I even got to sit on one when the Tallships came in!

[John Lesage]

I believe the correct term and spelling is "taffrail," even though it's a flat board.

Thanks, as usual I sit corrected!



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