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Initially Posted - 10/12/2011 : 18:03:27

I was out prospecting this afternoon in an area that included a few of our existing clients, including FlexTeek. So while in the area we stopped in and asked for a tour of their workshop.

Tom (CEO) was very accommodating, his manager took time to show me around the huge workshop area, including the giant table where they can fabricate their product from our size boats up to mega yachts.

Never seen the product in big sheets before, was impressed with the material, it looks like teak, feels like teak, and sands well (but don't ask me if it sands like teak, not done enough of that to tell.)

Was really nice to get the tour even though they were busy on several projects.

I know a couple of members have used the product, and wonder how well it performs, and did you install it yourself?

I had thought about using it on the Cabin sole, it's about 1/4" thick, not sure if the ladder would need to be cut down to keep the treads level. It seemed much less slippery than the original non-skid cabin sole, and that would be a plus and minus (I slide my cooler seat around in the cabin)

The stuff looks really hardy, but does that work out in the long run?

Paul
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Moved up to C34 Eximius

Updated August 2015

Edited by - britinusa on 10/13/2011 03:16:43

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Response Posted - 10/12/2011 : 19:18:07

I got curious... Google doesn't find them on the web (except in your post here). Tell me more...

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Response Posted - 10/13/2011 : 03:17:42

Here's a link to their workshop in Pompano Beach.
[url="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Flexiteek+Americas,+3109+NW+25th+Ave,+Pompano+Beach,+FL+33069&hl=en&ll=26.269356,-80.156969&spn=0.000737,0.001206&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=42.495706,79.013672&vpsrc=6&hq=Flexiteek+Americas,&hnear=3109+NW+25th+Ave,+Pompano+Beach,+Florida+33069&t=h&z=20"]maps.google.com[/url]

Paul

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Response Posted - 10/13/2011 : 06:01:02

Paul, is this them? http://flexiteek.com/

Their "isITeek" product looks interesting. I wonder what the price is.

Edited by - JimGo on 10/13/2011 06:09:29

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Response Posted - 10/13/2011 : 07:40:24

What we need is someone who can manufacture a product like this that will replace all the deck and cockpit teak on the c25. i would invest in that.

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Response Posted - 10/13/2011 : 08:34:58

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by aeckhart
 What we need is someone who can manufacture a product like this that will replace all the deck and cockpit teak on the c25. i would invest in that.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">You mean like [url="http://www.plasteak.com/plasteak-recycled-plastic-products/boat-trim"]this[/url]?

Edited by - Stinkpotter on 10/13/2011 19:40:18

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Response Posted - 10/13/2011 : 19:10:15

The teak and holly access plate on the 89 C25 is plywood that has a really thin teak veneer. I accidently touched the edge of my oscillating sander on it and cut through the veneer, right in the middle of the board. The 1"x2" stringers had already come off and the plywood is beginning to delaminate - IOW junk.

I may ship it to these guys to have a replacement made.

http://www.plasteak.com/

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Response Posted - 10/13/2011 : 19:33:01

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by OJ
 The teak and holly access plate on the 89 C25 is plywood that has a really thin teak veneer. I accidently touched the edge of my oscillating sander on it and cut through the veneer, right in the middle of the board. The 1"x2" stringers had already come off and the plywood is beginning to delaminate - IOW junk.

I may ship it to these guys to have a replacement made.

http://www.plasteak.com/
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I'd be interested to hear what they say. My access plate is also in similar condition.

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Response Posted - 10/14/2011 : 10:14:06

Al Check out plasteak. I replace my companionway boards, handrails stc. I think it looks good. easy to work with.

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Response Posted - 10/14/2011 : 10:24:37

I have samples from PlasTeak--they'll send them to you... I will say that the "lumber" looks like fresh, oiled teak from 10' away, but not so much from 3'. It has a grainy texture, but no grain to the color. The flooring is another matter--very good looking up close.

NuTeak floor/deck material is available in strips instead of sheets, which I suspect would be easier to install in a fairly small, irregular area.

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Response Posted - 10/15/2011 : 16:31:30

kevin,

What was the cost for the plasteak hatch boards and handrails?

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Response Posted - 01/03/2012 : 20:37:43

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by GaryB
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by OJ
 The teak and holly access plate on the 89 C25 is plywood that has a really thin teak veneer. I accidently touched the edge of my oscillating sander on it and cut through the veneer, right in the middle of the board. The 1"x2" stringers had already come off and the plywood is beginning to delaminate - IOW junk.

I may ship it to these guys to have a replacement made.

http://www.plasteak.com/
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I'd be interested to hear what they say. My access plate is also in similar condition.
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Gary, spoke with PlasTEAK today. What they have in this thickness does not come with the holly inlay. They explained that their product is similar to Starboard as far as workability. I don't think the lack of the holly inlay is going to dissuade me.

Edited by - OJ on 01/03/2012 20:38:23

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Response Posted - 01/04/2012 : 06:55:04

OJ and Gary: Get a sample from them. PlasTeak's "lumber" is indeed like Starboard--whether it looks enough like teak for your purposes is an open question. Their sheet material is like vinyl flooring and looks very much like teak and holly. NuTeak's flooring is similar, but strips instead of a sheet. Some boat builders are using the sheet flooring with quarter-round and edge moldings made of the "lumber."

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Response Posted - 01/04/2012 : 10:49:55

Al Sorry I didn't catch his sooner. The Handrails were a dollar an inch. That include plastic plugs for the holes. They also drilled eight thru holes not the four that were in the original. The boards I cut myself. A 1"x10"x12' board was about 65.00. They also have 2x2 that I fashioned the side pieces that the board slide into. I am going to make new pieces for the hatch to slide in. No it doesn't look like real teak but it looks alot better then the 25+ years old teak that I took off.

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Response Posted - 01/04/2012 : 21:00:58

I looked long and hard at this product after the Boston boat show. It seemed very real looking and looked like it might hold up well. I wanted to replace my delaminating veneer on my cabin sole. I think I decided that the ultimate price wasn't that much different than using real teak and that it would be pretty difficult to install piece by piece. I went for some marine grade teak and holly veneer plywood with the thought that even if I have to replace the stuff in five years I would have still saved time and money. After a season with my veneer still in excellent condition I feel I chose wisely.

Vern

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