Hello everyone New to this forum and boating in general. Recently purchased a 46’ wooden Chris Craft Constellation - Scorpio. overall in great shape so-it-seems She has had 3 owners, now us. my question is this…. The forward deck is what appears to be planked with 2”teak strips; however the sikaflex joints or lines are worn down to bare wood in places; leaving me to wonder if it is a form of plywood or perhaps wider than 2” planks. a previous owner applied heavy coats of varnish on all surfaces and it is blistered and rolling. my intention is to remove that coating and restore the best I can YouTube has only so much information and even that seems conflicted. any way, if anyone has tips, tricks or advice. I am currently a sponge and just soaking up all the information I can get. thank you all, Marcus
That teak is a thin veneer that is, I believe backed with plywood. The actual "planks" are 2 or 3 teak strips wide. If you're down through the black caulk, the deck is pretty much done. Take it up, new plywood, and fiberglass it. Then paint with non skid. It's a fairly big job.
As SeaEric said. Unfortunately having someone replace that decking would probably cost more than the actual boat. Best look at fiberglass and nonskid.