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01-29-2018, 03:21 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2018 16' Sport
2018 16' Sport
Long beach
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 105
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Teak in the bath
Anyone have a teak floor insert in the 2018 Bambi Sport 16' ?
Thanks,
jasmine
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01-29-2018, 03:25 PM
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Rivet Master  
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Here's an old link to an outfit that makes custom teak mats...give it a try.
www.teakworks4u.com
EDIT: Sorry-old link was bad. Above should work better...
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
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02-05-2018, 05:07 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 16' Sport
Lakeridge
, Virginia
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 100
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I thought about getting one because I really like the look. Then I remembered what it's like when I clean the bathroom after a weekend's use. That teak will not clean up like the fiberglass. I guess if you only sit while your in there it may not be too bad.
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02-06-2018, 12:05 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2017 16' Sport
Adirondacks
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 51
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We have the teak floor and LOVE it but we never get it wet! We use it to let shoe and foot dirt fall through for regular bathroom use- Shower, we remove the teak floor and wash ourselves and fiberglass floor at same time. Teak floor keeps the bath LOOKING clean and really no maintenance at all.
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02-06-2018, 12:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Teak is wonderfully waterproof, but getting it wet and exposing it to sunlight makes it gradually weather to a gray color if left to itself.
Marine supply stores sell liquid, penetrating teak maintenance products that can be used on teak to maintain the color and make it even more waterproof. I would not be afraid to get a quality teak shower deck mat wet.
Lifting it up after use to let it dry thoroughly is still a good idea. Much nicer to stand on whilst taking a shower than the standard plastic shower pan, IMHO.
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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02-09-2018, 09:41 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2018 22' Sport
Blue Sky Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 341
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These mats so intrigued us we ordered a set of bath and shower. Called them and they said they fit the 22FB and 23FB model bathrooms. Today - free shipping (valentine code word).
Ok. We love the 22FB Sport but it is cold and technical inside and needs some wood-look so we figured what better way than floor and shower mats. (I think the woodwork in the Tommy Bahama is why they are so inviting).
Two weeks to construct up in Mn. so I'll post some pics when they arrive and are 'plugged' in and post any regrets or thrills.
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2019 Tiffin Wayfarer 24TW
Ham Radio Call sign K5FT
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02-09-2018, 10:53 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2018 16' Sport
2018 16' Sport
Long beach
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 105
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Teak for me
I just love the look , I ordered mine last week 
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02-09-2018, 07:34 PM
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Johnnyooo
2015 23' International
Colrain
, Massachusetts
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 115
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I have a 2016 Bambi Sport 16' with the teak mat which looks great, prevents scratches to fiberglass..cleans up well..
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02-10-2018, 05:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Fayetteville
, Arkansas
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 605
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I guess the free shipping no longer works.
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because I catch fish on a fly...
2017 25' Safari FBQ - “Fly Fish Inn”
2023 F150 XLT
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02-10-2018, 07:19 PM
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Some Guy
1968 26' Overlander
2021 25' Globetrotter
Nashville
, Tennessee
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 409
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We just place a teaksworks4u mat in our Tommy Bahama shower
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Nashville, Tennessee
1968 26' Overlander
2019 RAM PowerWagon TV-Petrol Hemi
WBCCI # 22342
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02-11-2018, 06:43 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 22' Sport
Blue Sky Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 341
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Counting down two weeks to a new bath and shower teak floor.
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M!ke
2019 Tiffin Wayfarer 24TW
Ham Radio Call sign K5FT
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02-11-2018, 08:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 28' Airstream 280
Port Angeles
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,943
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Teak works great because it doesn't get slippery when wet. I have lots of it on my boat including the decks. Teak does oxidize and turn grey, doesn't hurt anything. Some people actually like the oxidized look but a stiff brush and soap and water will restore the original look. The problem in the shower is you have to remove and clean under it frequently as it does catch a lot of stuff that would normally go down the drain.
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02-23-2018, 12:01 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 16' Sport
Keene
, New York
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 21
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Yes, we love it! Highly recommend. Must be removed and cleaned once a week, but no big deal
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02-23-2018, 12:03 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 16' Sport
Keene
, New York
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 21
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teak mat in 16' bambi
We love our teak mat! must remove and clean floor once a week and remember to dry out the teak while cleaning
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02-23-2018, 12:05 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2018 16' Sport
2018 16' Sport
Long beach
, Mississippi
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 105
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tiki look
Got Teak this week, looks great and it works great !
Besides looking awesome, it adds a stability I like in the little wet bath.
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02-23-2018, 05:58 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 22' Sport
Blue Sky Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 341
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Notified our bath and shower teak mats shipped today. Tick tock.
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M!ke
2019 Tiffin Wayfarer 24TW
Ham Radio Call sign K5FT
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03-04-2021, 08:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 30' Flying Cloud
2020 25' International
minneapolis
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 1,468
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How thick is the mat, wondering how much headroom will be lost.
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03-04-2021, 09:30 PM
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3 Rivet Member Commercial Member
2016 23' International
Los Angeles
, California
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 190
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You lose about an inch.
I’m 6’2” and don’t have a problem using our corner shower with it. Love the warmth it adds to the otherwise stale creamy white and silver bathroom.
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03-06-2021, 08:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2021 30' Flying Cloud
2020 25' International
minneapolis
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 1,468
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I’m 5’9”, any of you close to that height who have installed the teak mats? How thick are these mat’s overall? I live the look, I’m just concerned about headroom in the corner shower
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03-06-2021, 08:44 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 30' Classic
Canfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,559
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We bought a teak floor from teakworks several years ago. It will start to look a bit faded but being a former sailboat owner, you can buy "teak oil" from your local home-center to renew the finish. Don't use the oil in your trailer but take it down to your workbench or you will have a mess!
Wash down the teak with a brush and soap and water. Let dry and add the teak oil with a 1" foam brush. Let sit for 1/2 hour and wipe dry. Start a second coat after the first coat dries (teak oil is very thin like wood stain) and wipe off after ten minutes or so. Good as the day you bought it!! 
Teak is a very oily wood and that is why it is used on sailboats and flooring mats for its waterproof character. I said oily but not slippery! That is why you have to replace the oil to keep it looking good.
Oh, one more thing; don't forget to do the backside!
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2019 Airstream Classic 30 Twin
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