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02-17-2017, 11:44 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Tarpon Springs, Fl.
Vessel Name: Makin Memories
Vessel Model: 1987 41' President
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 85
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Finishing touches on the teak (for now)
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02-17-2017, 02:54 PM
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Guru
City: Madisonville, LA
Vessel Name: Sea Star
Vessel Model: 2004 Cruisers Yachts 50SS
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 906
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Nice!!
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02-17-2017, 03:19 PM
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Senior Member
City: Essex, Ct.
Vessel Name: Harmony
Vessel Model: 1982 41' President
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 436
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Beautiful lines.
What are you using ?
We have changed all of our brightwork over to Cetol Marine Light.
But not too heavy where you are unable to see the wood grains.
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Tom
"Harmony"
1982 41' President
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02-18-2017, 06:38 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Tarpon Springs, Fl.
Vessel Name: Makin Memories
Vessel Model: 1987 41' President
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 85
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Teak
We start with a palm sander and use a 60 grit, then a 120. We wipe off the resulting particles of teak and use a cloth with acetone to give it a dry surface. Then we apply a 50/50 solution (paint thinner and varnish) for the first coat. Let dry a couple of hours. The next step is to take a 220 grit sandpaper and lightly drag it along the teak in one direction and wipe with acetone then apply a coat of varnish. Let dry four hours and do again, seven times. A few things to consider.
Watch the weather - should not be too humid - too much moisture in the air and the varnish will cloud.
We used a varnish we found at Lowes called Spar. It is not bad but does not hold up under general wear and tear (lines, the sun, feet) very well. Also could be us. We think that we will try a different brand next go around.
Sanding and varnishing is a dirty job. We work the wood first and then we clean the windows and decks!!
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02-20-2017, 09:09 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Punta Gorda
Vessel Name: Encore
Vessel Model: 1988 Albin 40 Sundeck trawler
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 54
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Read about all that sanding and refinishing you're doing, and remembered back caring for the teak on our older Catalina sailboat, and I got the shakes. We're taking delivery of Encore, an Albin 40 Sundeck on March 16, but it's never too early to start thinking about teak refinishing. I found this article on sealing teak with a two-part epoxy.
https://www.jamestowndistributors.co...t.do?docId=351
The results look good, but I'm not sold on this epoxy method, as I've seen an older Marine Trader that has all the teak just treated with Australian Timber Oil, and it looks fantastic. The owner, an older single lady maintains the entire boat herself (teak decks as well!). Her boat is in the marina where we'll be picking up Encore next month, so I'll post some photos then.
Jim
M/V Encore (separate thread on M/V vs. M/Y)
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02-20-2017, 09:24 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Saltspring Island
Vessel Name: Retreat
Vessel Model: C&L 44
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,656
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MakinMemories
We used a varnish we found at Lowes called Spar. It is not bad but does not hold up under general wear and tear (lines, the sun, feet) very well. Also could be us. We think that we will try a different brand next go around.
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After a slow start with a 30' sailboat in 1977, I have tried just about every brand of varnish available. About 10 years ago I concluded that you actually do get exactly what you pay for. Since then, I buy only Epifanes. My varnishing program has been reduced to fixing holes and an average of half to all of the way around the boat every year with a single top coat. I never use sandpaper coarser than 120 grit or finer than 400 grit. I am very happy with the results, as my boat continually gets compliments.
Using a Badger hair brush gives the best finish.
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03-25-2017, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member
City: Biloxi
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 160
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Quote:
Originally Posted by koliver
After a slow start with a 30' sailboat in 1977, I have tried just about every brand of varnish available. About 10 years ago I concluded that you actually do get exactly what you pay for. Since then, I buy only Epifanes. My varnishing program has been reduced to fixing holes and an average of half to all of the way around the boat every year with a single top coat. I never use sandpaper coarser than 120 grit or finer than 400 grit. I am very happy with the results, as my boat continually gets compliments.
Using a Badger hair brush gives the best finish.
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Try Penofin exterior marine pentetrating wood oil. Read instructions carefully, really good stuff!
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03-25-2017, 04:32 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
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I'll be refinishing my 3 doors soon and plan to use the West System epoxy (105/207) with Epifanes (times 3) over the top. I've been sold on Epifanes since the PO told me that's all he ever used, so that's all I've used. I refinished the doors 5-6 years ago but the finish suffered from insufficient coats (my bad) and excessive sun in my covered slip where most areas are protected.
I'll be building some makeshift plywood doors to use while the rehab is underway. That will buy me enough time to do the job right at home. Last time I did the work dockside, a little bit at a time, and the results showed it.
I just have to figure out how to time it when Scary doesn't have much going on so I can tap his knowledge and skills. Sure wish Pack Mule and Deckrotte lived closer!!
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03-25-2017, 04:35 PM
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Guru
City: Mississippi
Vessel Name: ADAGIO
Vessel Model: CHB Present 42 Sundeck
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 919
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Oh Al, all of us woodworking guys would be happy to come out to the left coast and help - if only we could be assured the fridge was sufficiently inspected and stocked :-)
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03-25-2017, 04:43 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FoxtrotCharlie
Oh Al, all of us woodworking guys would be happy to come out to the left coast and help - if only we could be assured the fridge was sufficiently inspected and stocked :-)
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If you showed up F-Charlie, I'd make sure BOTH fridges were stocked with your favorite food and drink.
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03-25-2017, 07:33 PM
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Senior Member
City: New Tazewell
Vessel Name: Saoirse
Vessel Model: 1983 Nauticat 44 Ketch
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 151
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The easiest method for me is to carefully remove the old varnish with a heat gun. It takes some practice, but once you can get an area to crinkle and bubble, and scrape it off with a wallpaper knife, it goes very quickly - much quicker than sanding. A little steel wool polish, tack cloth and start varnishing. I am hoping my next boat is almost all plastic and steel.
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