fiberglass or teak

Pat2 · Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 2003 Posts: 15

I just bought an '03 VLX and the dealer suggested teak for a couple of reasons, at a boat show the fiberglass platform came off (wasn't positioned right or something) and it feel to the carpet and put a nice chip n the fiberglass that had to be repaired, twice.

Also for some reason fiberglass is an upgrade for the Malibu's where teak is STD.

Oiling it a 2-4 times a year isn't much work when you consider all of the other work that should be going in to a boat.

Dave W · Posted: Jun 06, 2003 12:28 pm Post subject:

If God had wanted us to have fiberglass swim platfoms he would have given us fiberglass trees !!! Rolling Eyes

WakeMan · Newbie Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 22

Good Point Dave

Dave W · Posted: Jun 06, 2003 12:50 pm Post subject:

Really?

Troy · Criminal Joined: 16 Apr 2003 Posts: 79 City: Nor Cal

Lets all go back to wood boats Very Happy

With the extra weight we wouldn't need fat sacks and the discussion would be mahogany vs. teak.

Dave W · Posted: Jun 06, 2003 3:11 pm Post subject:

Here Here.

Wow, that really doesn't come across nearly as well when you type it.

Malibu Stacey · Posted: Jun 09, 2003 2:32 am Post subject:

I have teak, I like teak and think that if I ordered a new boat I would stick with the teak. There really isn't that much work involved in keeping it looking good.

blur · Criminal Joined: 22 Apr 2003 Posts: 97 City: Littleton

Mine came with a teak platform, but after a year of having to treat it every 2 weeks to keep it perfect, I had it rino lined. Now that's one of the best things I have done to my boat.

King of the Tigers · Posted: Jul 03, 2003 11:55 am Post subject:

I heard that this guy had a fiberglass swim platform and his boat exploded everywhere. So I think I'll stick with teak.

MattyBoyR6 · Outlaw Joined: 09 May 2003 Posts: 239 City: Mesa

Perhaps you aren't supposed to stand on the motorbox because you could slip and fall, not due to its structural integrity? Yes I know you could slip & fall anywhere on a boat but soem jackass might have sued because there was no warning after he fell. Hopefully said jackass didn't spil lany of his beer when he fell.