Hi Len I must have inspected a couple of hundred boats during my long search to purchase. One of the consistent failures I noticed was hairline cracking in fibreglass decks. There is never/never enough support under the 'glass to prevent it from flexing, and even just a little will cause those cracks to form over time. I must be the only one on TWL who likes teak decking, but I find the unfinished teak on my aft deck comfortable and secure of footing, and a lot easier to keep clean than my diamond non-skid 'glass decks. In any case, were it me, I would avoid 'glass/gelcoat, and either glue - rather than screw - new teak, or opt for one of the other coverings that TWL members have found satisfactory. Cheers, Garrett

There is never/never enough support under the >'glass to prevent it from flexing, and even just a little will cause >those cracks to form over time. > >I must be the only one on TWL who likes teak decking, but I find the >unfinished teak on my aft deck comfortable and secure of footing, and a >lot easier to keep clean than my diamond non-skid 'glass decks. In any >case, were it me, I would avoid 'glass/gelcoat, and either glue - rather >than screw - new teak, or opt for one of the other coverings that TWL >members have found satisfactory. > >Cheers, Garrett ========================================================== Don't worry about hairline cracks unless the fitting flexes. Not a reason to turn down a purchase. About the teak decks.......It's alright to be different, we understand. . Captain Al Pilvinis "M/V Driftwood"--Prairie 47 2630 N.E. 41st Street Lighthouse Point, Fl 33064-8064 Voice 954-941-2556 Fax 954 788-2666 Email yourcaptain@earthlink.net Website http://home.earthlink.net/~yourcaptain