The PO of our boat didn't have a clue about the decks. He liked to use oil but couldn't remember which type or brand. He did not maintain it so we ended up with wear pattern on the side deck from the cabin door to the back deck where it then spread out. The whole main deck and the bridge as well looked like crap. There was no sign that the teak had ever been sanded so I had no problem going at it with three grits. 60,80,120. It turned out really nice. That was five years ago and I have used mild dish soap when I wash the whole boat and then of course rinse in fresh. If we are out for more than three days I dip a bucket and wash in saltwater . I think grey is good. It looked great wet when I hosed off the dust.
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Steve Pryor
1979 Hershine 37
Lilli Belle
The Great North West
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