Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Teak source
Posted by Tom Glynn on 10/15/15 - 6:32 PM
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Anyone have a good source for teak lumber? I would like to replace my teak gunnels on my 1982 BW Outrage 18
Posted by cas1947 on 10/16/15 - 5:25 AM
#2
U. S. Mahogany Corp.
746 Lloyd Rd Aberdeen, NJ 07747
Posted by BruceT on 10/28/15 - 12:57 PM
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Tom,
I am replacing my 18 Outrage 1984 teak with Sapele, which is an African Mahogany. It has an excellent grain, density almost identical to teak, and similar marine endurance. The supplier I am obtaining it from did his 1976 13' using it and put on an oil finish. I am leaning toward a tung oil finish. I get the parts back from the cabinent maker this week, so will keep you posted. There is also a teak supplier that has made these for the 18 Outrage, whihc I will look up and send if I find soon
Bruce
Posted by BruceT on 10/28/15 - 1:26 PM
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BruceT wrote:
There is also a teak supplier that has made these for the 18 Outrage, whihc I will look up and send if I find soon
Bruce
Check out Black Duck, they fabricated some replacement teak rails for an 18 Outrage several years ago that I am familar with
http://www.blackduckgallery.com/WOODPARTS.html
Posted by Phil T on 10/28/15 - 2:52 PM
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Tom -
Check for high end lumber retailer in Burlington or Rutland. Then again, a small custom furniture company may the material. Knowing your general location in VT would help.
Posted by cc378 on 10/29/15 - 6:20 PM
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http://www.boulterplywood.com
Boulter has fantastic marine lumber and are great to deal with. I have been buying Marne lumber from them for 30 years.
Posted by flippa on 10/30/15 - 7:10 AM
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I second the Boulter Plywood recommendation; it is a great place! I am somewhat partial because it isn't too far from me.
Edited by flippa on 10/30/15 - 7:13 AM
Posted by JRP on 10/30/15 - 9:13 AM
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Like I said, I've had good luck ordering from Jamestown, but wow that Boulter Plywood lumber yard looks fantastic. Thanks for posting that suggestion! Next time I'm in the neighborhood, I may try to stop in. Is it the sort of lumber yard that allows browsing, or is it just an on-line/mail-order operation?
Posted by cc378 on 10/30/15 - 5:42 PM
#10
You can go to Boulter and hand select the wood YOU want. They are great people. It is worth the trip.
Posted by Tom Glynn on 11/08/15 - 5:06 AM
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Thanks to everyone. I consulted with Shelburne Shipyard where I keep my sailboat. they got me in touch with Maine Coast Lumber (207-363-7426). Steve there was terrific. he delivered two pieces of teak 10 ft long x 9' x 5/4 rough sawn to my house (4 hour drive). After an afternoon in a friend's wood working shop I have both pieces ready for making the cut - outs for haws pipes and fuel line. Will finish and reinstall in the spring. I was able to salvage the vertical pieces and refinish them.