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Old 05-06-2019, 01:50 PM   #2
Giggitoni
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City: Vallejo, California
Vessel Name: Mahalo Moi
Vessel Model: 1986 Grand Banks 42 Classic
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Your manufacturer was correct. Teak is full of oils and resins. I’m surprised you got a year before the covering failed. The PO of our boat put a form of Cetol on the decks a couple of years before we took over her care. It held up fairly well, but eventually failed (due to nature of teak). Plus, I personally don’t like the look of teak with a “sealer”. Check out the Cetol brand of products.

I like the look of gray/silver teak. Sanding frequently to maintain the honey color of freshly milled teak will remove too much wood over a short period of time. Maintain the seams and bungs and the deck will outlast the rest of the boat.
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