A Princess V78 teak deck, replaced to factory standard
Years of exposure had left the original teak worn, with degraded seams and the beginnings of water ingress. The owner asked for a full replacement to restore the deck and protect the structure beneath it.
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The brief
The original teak had reached the end of its service life. Surface wear, opening seams, and early signs of water ingress meant a cosmetic repair would not hold. We treated the deck as a structural element, not a finish, and planned a full removal and replacement on the vessel's exact templates.
The outcome
The new deck was fabricated from premium teak to the V78's radius profiles, bonded with modern systems, and hand finished. The result reads as a new build, and protects the substrate for years to come.
- ✓ A clean, even, premium teak finish
- ✓ Improved grip and comfort underfoot
- ✓ Restored weather resistance and structural protection
- ✓ A layout and finish consistent with Princess factory standards
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How we delivered it
Assessment and planning
We inspected every exterior deck area, cockpit, side decks, and bathing platform, and confirmed that the teak and its substrate needed full removal to rule out future delamination.
Controlled removal
The old teak was removed methodically, protecting the structure underneath. All adhesive, fasteners, and legacy material were cleared to leave a sound bonding surface.
Substrate preparation
The deck was sanded, levelled, and degreased with marine-grade agents, and all uneven areas were faired to give the new teak an even base.
Fabrication and installation
Premium teak was cut to the V78's templates and radius profiles, then bonded with modern systems, with uniform seams, mitred corners, and a symmetrical plank layout matching the original.
Caulking and finishing
Once cured, seams were hand caulked with high-performance marine sealant and the deck was sanded to an even, durable finish.
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