The existing timber strakes are pretty much past their sell-buy date so looking to replace these. Oraoco (teak) seems to be a popular choice but my question is whether a section of around 30mm height by 20mm depth will readily follow the hull bend towards the bows without having to steam the timber.
Alternatively, does anyone know of a source of pre-made strakes?
Cut thin strips which will bend and glue them together as you bend them into position. I am going to use Jara on my 32 which I will cut from a SH railway sleeper. Its that dense even the creosote that they pickle them with does not soak in.
Thanks for your replies. As a matter of interest, are the strakes attached using machine screws (bolts)? I assume a fair amount of internal panelling need to come off if they are.
I've been looking at trying out teak mouldings at 25mm x 18mm are laminating a couple of these together. At 99p per foot, I reckon on needing a little over 150 feet which comes out substantially cheaper than other alternatives. I have never worked with teak and wonder whether it will be flexible enough to curve around the front part of the hull. I wondered if ramin would fit the bill as this is available in quite thin sections which I could laminate together easily?
yes it bent round with no steaming and i used ss nuts and bolts with penney washers on inside ,i bored into the face with flat bit about 1/2" deep then used small washers on the outside then used pellets to fill the holes sand off flush then varnish and it looks good , then i ran Tiger seal all round the edges to stop water getting behind Dave
Replacement hull strakes - Norman 27
Posted - 06 Sep 2011 : 20:58:07
