Is any of the 'synthetic' teak reasonably priced

[sbbamafan]

As an off-season project next year I am going to redo the floor carpet and deck (hopefully not stringers, transom, etc). I was thinking that I would like to do a gelcoat deck and snap-in carpet but would REALLY like the synthetic teak but it is SO expensive. Are there any reasonably options/materials? What are your thoughts on a runabout done this way? Thanks for your opinions and advice.

A pic of the interior:

How it is laid out now - much better.

 

[sbbamafan]

Re: Is any of the 'synthetic' teak reasonably priced

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[dsiekman]

Re: Is any of the 'synthetic' teak reasonably priced

I actually considered using the marine teak/holly plywood do do mine. Heck of a lot cheaper (and pretty!) , though you would have increased maintenance and it would probably be hot...and if you were anything like me you wouldn't let anyone set foot on your boat.

I found one of the teak companies at the boat show that offered the material in strip form for somewhere around $30/ft instead of $50 if I did the install myself. Still more expensive than real wood which really doesn't make much sense to me.

 

[RIDEPATE]

Re: Is any of the 'synthetic' teak reasonably priced

I know this may sound crazy. Laminate-Wood flooring from your local Big-Box. There are some very close looking teak colors and most are 100% composite. Just a thought.

 

[25thmustang]

Re: Is any of the 'synthetic' teak reasonably priced

RIDEPATE, I actually bought some samples, cut them up and began putting them together to see what a "teak and holly" would look like. It looked presentable, but nothing like the real stuff.

I hear good things about the plastic teak stuff, but the cost factor is the big draw back.

 

[superbenk]

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Laminate will perform VERY badly in the presence of water. The laminate substrate is made of a compressed fiber which will soak up water like a sponge and expand like crazy. Laminate floors are great in their durability from dings & scratches, but you have to be SUPER careful about standing water & spills on them. Even sealed, I'd be way too concerned about water to ever use a laminate on a boat.

Are there any Trex or other composite materials that look like teak?

 

[produceguy]

Re: Is any of the 'synthetic' teak reasonably priced

Laminate will perform VERY badly in the presence of water. The laminate substrate is made of a compressed fiber which will soak up water like a sponge and expand like crazy. Laminate floors are great in their durability from dings & scratches, but you have to be SUPER careful about standing water & spills on them. Even sealed, I'd be way too concerned about water to ever use a laminate on a boat.

Are there any Trex or other composite materials that look like teak?

I agree,

Redwood is nice stuff, A bit on the soft side thou.
Maybe it could be stained to look like teak but I like the look of the natrual redwood.

 

[TimBobCom]

Re: Is any of the 'synthetic' teak reasonably priced

I have been looking at SeaDek for my swim platform. They have multiple colors or the faux-teak/holly combo. Seems reasonable priced to me at about $260 for the pre-cut pieces I need for my swim platform. They'll send you samples of the material if you ask. Check out their website seadek.com.