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SAILING YACHTS

OVER 50,000 DECKS

We are the recognized leader in modular sailboat decking, serving high-profile owners of classic yachts such as Thalia, Tiara, Koo, Antares, Catalina, Ghost and the America’s Cup Endeavor. We also work with a long list of leading yacht builders including Swan, Morris Yachts, Baltic, Hans Christian, Royal Huisman, Vitters and Oceanco.

 

CURVED TEAK DECKING

A curved teak sailing yacht deck is more technically challenging to build than a straight-laid teak motor yacht deck. Our fabrication system remains unique in the marine industry after 40 years, using adjustable jigs under vacuum pressure to ensure the curved teak battens hold their shape during assembly.


Complete water tightness is critical, so we prevent any possibility of leaks with an impervious phenolic backing, vacuum bagged with our proprietary epoxy. This holds the teak battens together in panel form so tightly that even if there were no sealant in the seams, water would still not penetrate the teak decking.

LAYOUT & STYLING

Unlike straight laid teak decking, the battens in a sailing yacht deck intersect hatches and superstructure at odd angles and meet along the centerline at a Christmas tree-like “kingplank.” Our experienced designers at TDS are masters of creating technically sound decks that properly eliminate fragile tapered batten ends.

SYMMETRY

Boats are rarely built completely symmetrical, and this can often be seen in the decking when layout design and details are overlooked. Our designers’ exceptional ability to create visual symmetry results in superb finishes and beautiful, aesthetically pleasing decks. 

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