WOLFSHOCK Complete comfort, and the mitigation of shock while travelling at speed in a tender is of the utmost importance. After years of research keen boater and inventor Mike Smith developed a high quality product that looks at home on any vessel - leisure or commercial. Wolfshock comfort decking uses patented design and technology in a system that can be fitted in seconds, is interchangeable between vessels and most importantly delivers on his key design targets: increased comfort, minimised impact and a transformed boating experience. For more details Tel: +44 (0)1202 664390 or visit
www.celsusice.co.uk
With its rather ‘surgical’ looking paraphernalia of plastic bagging, capillary tubes and vacuum pumps scattered everywhere, Resin Infusion looks like the equivalent of major heart bypass surgery for boats, yet the result is well worth the trouble, leaving hulls (and in this case teak decks) flexible, ultra-strong epoxy resin bonds, with the risk of voids (small air pockets or gaps) being removed almost completely.
Teak Solutions claims the lack of a water- tight bond between deck and sub-deck is the major cause of teak deck failure and remedial repairs becoming necessary. A pity when to replace a teak deck before the teak has worn out appears sacrilege.
In theory, with Vacuum taking away the risk of voids or gaps in the bond between
deck and sub-deck, water seeping into a defective caulked seam, or through a crack in a teak batten, has no place to go once it reaches a water tight joint and even if water is in the seams or cracks in the wood, the rest of the deck stands a good chance of remaining structurally sound.
As we know, water is not readily compressible, so if trapped beneath a deck can act like hydraulic fluid when the deck is stepped upon water is forced outward creating an
even larger failed gap between the two levels. Teak Solutions advise that this, and other structural integrity and lack of longevity problems, can all be avoided with their Proprietary Patent ‘Resin Infusion’ for teak decks.
Originally conceived in New Zealand and officially launched at the METS trade show in 2018, the British ‘LIGNIA® Wood Company’ has been creating quite a stir recently over its wood deck product they claim is not only fully sustainable but has a density very close to that of teak, with greater performance in terms of durability in service. Professional crews, for example, will be pleased to know that tests have shown maintenance periods (by way of machine sanding) are twice as long for LIGNIA Yacht as that required for teak.
LIGNIA Yacht wood is sourced from clear- grade radiata pine from managed plantations
EASY-TEK The Dutch designed Easy-Tek looks surprisingly real and retains its good looks year after year. Long on life span and short on fuss. Easy-Tek never needs sanding, staining, or oil treatment. Just an occasional soap and water cleaning, meaning you’ll save a significant amount of time and elbow grease maintaining your deck. Adding a classic deck improves the look and functionality. In many cases, it can increase the value of your ship. Available in many colours, complete with subtle streaking and varied wood grain patterns. Easy-Tek decks are 100% non-skid (DIN 51097) and comfortable to walk on. For more details Tel: +31(0)294 237 975 or visit
www.easy-tek.com
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