Teak Gunnel Replacement

[woftam1024]

I need to replace my gunnels. The old ones are teak. I was looking to use Starboard. My brother has a painting comp and told me about a product called Azek. It is a composite like material used on decks and trims. It can be cut and drilled like wood. Since it is used on decks it should be UV resitant. It is way cheaper than starbord. Is anyone familar with this? As always, thanks in advance.

[rchanner]

Azek is used for decks...I think it would probably work OK for gunnels as far as strength and durability, but I'm not sure how it would look...it has kind of a "rough cut" surface, so my thought is that it might look a bit unfinished for a boat. On the other hand, it would have good non-skid properties for that same reason.

[seayoulatertoo]

Azak is a good material for home constuction and could have some applications in the marine world.

It is available in 3/4 and 1 inch by 3 1/2 5 1/2 7 1/4 9 1/4 11 1/4 by 18 foot

3/8 and 3/4 inch by 4' x 8' sheets

various shapes and moldings

It can be glued together with pvc cement

Youll have to test sealents to see if they will stick to it

Any cut or routed ends will have to be sealed the factory extruded edges are sealed but any other edges will absorb dirt, moisture, mildew , everything even though there is nothing to rot.

I like the material a lot its used here as exterior trim since it wont rot and can be painted

the draw back is the cut, routed edges

Have you concidered fiberglass for gunnels with a textured gelcoat