Teakdecking Systems, the original and premier builder of pre-assembled teak decks and interior floors for yachts is pleased to announce its 25th Anniversary.

The concept for pre-assembled teak decks in modular form was brought by Teakdecking Systems from Sweden to North America in 1983. Because there were a number of sailboat manufacturers in the Tampa bay area, a 10,000ft² factory in Bradenton, Fl was built to service the local marine industry. For years, it was not easy to sell the concept that a teak deck (traditionally laid plank by plank by craftsmen) could be pre-assembled in a factory off-site; and thereafter be permanently installed on the vessel in large sections.

Now, 25 years later, this procedure is considered to be the most practical and cost efficient way to install teak decks on a boat. The System proved so successful that Teakdecking Systems has outgrown its facilities twice, and now operates a 100,000ft² (9,300m²) manufacturing plant in Sarasota, Florida.

Today Teakdecking Systems supplies the yachting market with over 130,000ft² (12,000m²) of teak decks annually - the equivalent of four to five 164’ (50m) custom yachts per month. Customers include high volume production boat builders, custom yacht builders, boatyards and major shipyards around the world.

Teakdecking Systems continues to evolve the teak decking process. In order to assure the quality of its decks, Teakdecking Systems developed its own caulking, SIS440, as well as a special 1:1 epoxy adhesive, FE180A, for bonding the teak to the vessel’s decks. Current development includes refining vacuum bagging techniques for installing the Teakdecking panels without fasteners on large yachts.

Whether the project involves the refit of an existing yacht, or decks for a new yacht under construction, Teakdecking Systems products will reduce the overall cost and deck installation

time, while providing higher quality teak decks than most builders and yards can achieve with their own limited local resources. To learn more about Teakdecking Systems’ products, call 941 756 0600, or e-mail yacht.services@teakdecking.com