Deck Renewal

   Thanks for the information, sorry to take so long in thanking you, on further checking the deck seems to be OK, I just need to renew a peice of the trim on the rear which will be a pretty straightforward job.

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Hornpipe Joe Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 25 Apr 11 Location: Stafford Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hornpipe Joe Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Deck Renewal Posted: 25 May 12 at 9:11am
	Thanks for the information, sorry to take so long in thanking you, on further checking the deck seems to be OK, I just need to renew a peice of the trim on the rear which will be a pretty straightforward job.
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Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 11 at 6:24pm
	Lots of info on this sort of thing at www.cvrda.org, the classic and vintage boat website. I like the no nails approach, like jim says, as the nails are a source of damp getting into the wood. On a GP14, you shouldn't need staples, either, just more clamps than you'd think possible, and heavy weights.
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JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6660	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Sep 11 at 3:07pm
	Copper nails haven't been used widely for decades... how your deck is currently attached will depend on how old it is, but an awful lot of modern boats have the decks simply attached by glue. Often they use ordinary steel staples to hold the deck in place whilst the glue is setting which are then ALL removed and the holes filled before varnishing.

Hornpipe Joe Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 25 Apr 11 Location: Stafford Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hornpipe Joe Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Sep 11 at 3:04pm
	Sorry the above should read, I assume screws aren't used.
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Hornpipe Joe Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 25 Apr 11 Location: Stafford Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hornpipe Joe Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Sep 11 at 3:01pm
	I have a GP14 with a Glass Fibre Hull and a wooden deck, I am thinking of renewing at least the aft portion of decking this winter, and possibly more. Can anyone tell me how these decks are held down, is it simply glue or are copper nails used as well. I assume screws. I would be grateful for any information or tips.
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