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Topic: Real Teak decks

Posted By: 415 Singapore
Subject: Real Teak decks
Date Posted: 11 September 2023 at 09:51

Hi, does anyone know how Hanse fixed the optional teak to the decks (circa 2013)? We have a a couple of planks on the foredeck that are starting to lift, you can see the original non slip grp deck below, but no sign of either epoxy or silicone.

Before I just try and epoxy them back down I wonder if anyone knows any better!

As always any advice would be gratefully received

All the best

Paul

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Paul - Night Train - 415 #136

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Posted By: marsella
Date Posted: 11 September 2023 at 10:29

I had that inquiry to shipyard since I noticed a little crack upon delivery of my new boat, they said for small jobs sikaflex 221 or similar should work, but the shipyard uses some 2 component adhesive. Flexteak in my case to be precise. I postponed changing it even though Hanse sent me the replacement plaquette. Cheers!

Posted By: Wayne's World
Date Posted: 11 September 2023 at 13:36

Paul,

I think you can assume Hanse use a two pack epoxy to attached the real teak to the deck. This is fairly standard practice for teak decks. Then use a caulking product like Sika 290DC or similar to renew the caulking around the replaced sticks. Wait about 2-3 days before sanding down to the level of the surrounding teak. You may be able to reuse the original teak sticks if they are OK and you can get them up with damage.

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Wayne W
Cruising, currently in the Pacific until the end of 2026.

Posted By: 415 Singapore
Date Posted: 11 September 2023 at 14:52

Hi Wayne, many thanks for the advice. The pieces are only about 1.2 metres long and straight so will probably replace them as I can almost guarantee that the last bit of each will be fully bonded!

All the best

Paul

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Paul - Night Train - 415 #136

Posted By: Wild
Date Posted: 11 September 2023 at 15:39

Paul

At that time Hanse used prefabricated teak pieces max 8mm thickness ,the whole deck count 10-12 pieces already prefabricated with Sikaflex caulking

They glued the pieces to the deck with 2 component glue and vacuum it for 24hours to get al the air out.On some places they have to put a screw to make it plain and nice.

Repairing a few strips is not so easy as it seems.

Taking out one our a few strips can be a pain in the…

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Wild and Wet
Belgium
545e#268

Posted By: Wild
Date Posted: 11 September 2023 at 15:42

After 10 years use and cleaning the thickness of the prefabricated teak pieces is also a problem from the 8mm is only 5mm left more or less

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Wild and Wet
Belgium
545e#268

Posted By: SDHanse
Date Posted: 02 September 2025 at 14:19

Hi Paul,

Were you able to glue down the planks, and if so any lessons learned? I have a 415 from 2012 with the same issue. I'm considering injecting epoxy but may also replace individual planks.

Thanks,

Andreas

Posted By: 415 Singapore
Date Posted: 02 September 2025 at 20:45

Hi Andreas, I replaced about 6 individual planks and all of those on the anchor locker lid, old ones came up fairly easily and as all replacement pieces were straight it was an easy job to glue new down.

I previously tried the epoxy under the lifting planks and it didn’t last long.

All the best

Paul

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Paul - Night Train - 415 #136