Thanks for the reply. It's a glass GB (1988). The previous owner was reasonably conscientious but not a perfectionist. There are perhaps two or three lingering wet spots as the deck dries. There's one missing bung. I understand that the boat was only used infrequently, although she surveyed well and everything worked. I don't care for the appearance of the raised seams but I've been told that I could spend a lot of money only to make matters worse and end up with leaks. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: boblowe.dreamer@verizon.net To: trawler-world-list@lists.samurai.com ; SailC34@aol.com Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2004 4:28 PM Subject: TWL: Teak Deck Caulking Proud seams are a sign of long time neglect of the decks and possibly use of harsh cleaners that have eaten the wood away. To find out if they are tight or loose, wash the deck and watch it dry. Lingering wet spots at the seam are sure signs of loose deck seams. Then you have to determine the extent. Overall or just a few spots. Proceed from there. My guess is they are loose. I'm not sure whether your GB is wood or glass. However, if glass, the decks are probably now less than 1/2" thick and if recaulked will need to have the seams cut deeper and probably fasteners reset. Good luck, Bob Lowe

You can trim the proud seams and sand the decks and that will actually protect the seams from being loosened mechanically from normal use. If the seams are tight, you don't need to recaulk, but I would level the decks. BTW, how close to the surface is the fastener where the plug is missing? Good luck, Bob Lowe >>>>Thanks for the reply. It's a glass GB (1988). The previous owner was reasonably conscientious but not a perfectionist. There are perhaps two or three lingering wet spots as the deck dries. There's one missing bung. I understand that the boat was only used infrequently, although she surveyed well and everything worked. I don't care for the appearance of the raised seams but I've been told that I could spend a lot of money only to make matters worse and end up with leaks. Bob<<<< --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.571 / Virus Database: 361 - Release Date: 1/26/2004