Adopo
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Looking at Flemings and other boats, and was just wondering why no one goes natural? I know the varnish is to protect the teak, but is there something you can do besides varnish?
I asked for a quote on varnish for a Fleming 65 just for all the exterior teak you see not counting decks and was quoted about 26K. I know it's a lot of work but it just sounds like a ridiculous waste of money. I just spent a very stupid amount at Hinckley on the small boat pictured in my profile. I have never seen a Fleming or for that mater many other boats natural, sep maybe an occasional sport fish and it seems some European boats.
So, why not go natural? I can find nothing on this subject, for instance Natural vs Teak covering boards.
I asked for a quote on varnish for a Fleming 65 just for all the exterior teak you see not counting decks and was quoted about 26K. I know it's a lot of work but it just sounds like a ridiculous waste of money. I just spent a very stupid amount at Hinckley on the small boat pictured in my profile. I have never seen a Fleming or for that mater many other boats natural, sep maybe an occasional sport fish and it seems some European boats.
So, why not go natural? I can find nothing on this subject, for instance Natural vs Teak covering boards.