REPLACE EXTERIOR TEAK WITH MAINTENANCE FREE PVC ETC

[gcerrito]

I have a 1995 Compac 19 that I adore.   But keeping the exterior TEAK looking good is not my idea of fun.   I recognize its probably sacrilege to want to replace with some type of composite material...BUT...has anyone done that?   I'd love to know about what product is available, and pics would be even better.    Any counsel or recommendations would be welcome.

[crazycarl]

I'm surprised with all the synthetic decking out there, no company is producing synthetic teak components for boats.

I've had good results with Cetol. I just refinished all the exterior teak on my '85 19/II this spring. The last time I did it was 8 years ago and she sits outside, uncovered 24/7/365.

I have seen boats here with starboard hand rails, trim, and eyebrows. Not sure if it will take to dyeing.

[Fastdoc98]

www.plasteak.com