The more I know my teak the more I miss my mica!

mistersea · Post by **mistersea** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:05 pm

Maybe it will not be that bad, time will tell. I wanted to redo the galley; new range, new fridge, etc. I decided to replace the dated 1983 mica in the galley and v-birth with teak while I was at it. For anyone considering it, it takes a bunch of time. Lots of sealer, prep, and varnish. I am sure it will look beautiful when I am done and it will be worth the effort. Teak is wonderful to work with but the project does keep you busy and tied to the dock. Hopefully, it will hold up really well, as it is in the cabin and not subject to much sun and abuse. I have the original Princess 3 Burner with oven. Quite clean and works well. (Wife wanted new one) Do you think I should post it for sale or take it to Sailorman in Fort Lauderdale? Regards, Robert

Post by **dougl33** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:13 pm

Post it in the for sale section. You'd be surprised at the things that will sell.

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:26 pm

I am in the middle of replacing all the Formica in "Phoenix" with teak as well. Putting paper backed teak veneer on the port side panel and the fwd bulkhead and electrical panel cabinet, putting 1/8" teak veneered plywood on the aft cabin bulkhead. Removed both windows from the aft bulkhead and had them sand blasted and powder coated, and reset the original glass back in. have stopped work while it is so cold here, should be able to restart in a day or so. Then I will be making a new teak door. Lots of fun! Frank B - IRGuy@aol.com Due to the recent budget cuts and the cost of electricity, gas and oil, as well as current market conditions and the continued decline of the U.S. economy; the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. We apologize for the inconvenience. "Phoenix" 1983 FBC Cummins 6Bs - 315HP Wilmington, NC

Post by **dougl33** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:33 am

quote:Originally posted by IRGuy have stopped work while it is so cold here, How cold?

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:16 am

Doug... We had 22F at night and high 30s in the daytime, plus had an inch of snow on the ground for a day or so.. not cold by NE standards, but too cold for me! I am a semi-redneck now! Frank B - IRGuy@aol.com Due to the recent budget cuts and the cost of electricity, gas and oil, as well as current market conditions and the continued decline of the U.S. economy; the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. We apologize for the inconvenience. "Phoenix" 1983 FBC Cummins 6Bs - 315HP Wilmington, NC

Post by **dougl33** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:48 am

OK. I thought you were going to tell me it 45 or something. So much for global warming.