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Old 08-28-2017, 11:53 PM   #11
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City: Gibsons, B.C., Canada
Vessel Name: Island Pride
Vessel Model: Palmer 32'
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Are you positive the rub rail you are asking about is teak?

Not all rub rails are teak. Mine are gumwood, eucalyptus I believe, and its natural colour is much darker than teak. Looks good although for that piece I use Cetol Natural teak covered with the Cetol Gloss.

My boat was built locally , well 80 miles away, but gumwood was not uncommon as it is TOUGHer and HARDer than teak so stands up better where it may get banged into a dock.

I did lighten my gumwood up by using a light colour wood filler. I would not do that again though. I like that dark wood.
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