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usgajack
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Initially Posted - 11/06/2002 : 19:17:23

The companionway teak trim on the port side has a piece cracked off. I ordered the replacement from Catalina Direct and they just arrived. The existing trim appear to be glued on. Anyone have any tips on removing the old trim? Any tips on what type of adhesive I should use to fasten the replacement?

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OJ
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Response Posted - 11/06/2002 : 20:02:04

Remove the interior companionway trim and you'll see screws that attach the exterior trim.
The exterior trim should be sealed to the cabin with silkaflex.

Welcome and good luck.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 11/07/2002 : 02:18:35

Welcome Jack,

As Steve has said, you must remove the interior companionway trim to gain access to the screws that secure the exterior trim. When I removed mine last year, they came off rather easily and the original caulking compound that was used appeared to be like Dolfinite which scraped away somewhat easily. While you are rebedding the companion way trim you may want to inspect the companionway threshold to determine if it too could use a rebedding. Due to DPO neglect, the threshold on North Star was leaking and had to be rebedded(All of North Star's exterior teak was removed, sanded, Cetol'd, and rebedded).

Anyway, you should use a polysulfide caulk to rebed your teak. Polysulfide caulks are the best choice for sealing deck hardware. Polyurethane caulks act more like an adhesive and should not be used to seal deck hardware.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Don Lucier, 'North Star'
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Rick Heaverly 86 C25 5382
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Response Posted - 11/07/2002 : 08:02:19

life chaulk also works great. get the white not black. if it oozes out after securing teak back on, let dry then scrape of with razor blade or sharp knife.

Rick Heaverly
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usgajack
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Response Posted - 11/07/2002 : 08:17:24

Thanks to all that replied. This is the first time I used the forum. What great results. Thanks again.

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tinob
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Response Posted - 11/07/2002 : 08:48:11

Jack,

Been there done that and realized that sliding the hatch to close it is what broke the trim. When closing the hatch I now raise it the last inch or two to clear the trim.

Val on "CALISTA" # 3936

Val Bisagni

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