Hi Rick,
Teak is traditional on boats because it doesn't rot; ..........but it has
to be maintained, or, ..........you finally give up and let it become a
nice grey.
If you keep your boat covered, varnishing your teak, or oiling it, should
do the job without too much work.
However a boat on a mooring or in a slip for the summer will need more
teak attention.
Books have been written on the subject.
I guess it boils down to how much labor are you willing to invest in
keeping your teak looking great?
Teak requires labor.
Either get yourself some slaves to do the job: or Navy deck hands. Then,
as Captain, you just say, "I want the teak to shine" and they do as you
command.
If you have no deck hands or slaves, and you as Captain have to do the
job yourself, then you face the question: how much work am I willing to
invest; or can I invest; in glossy - (make the others drool) - teak?
If the answer is: I'd rather be sailing, then grey teak is a lovely
color.
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Hatch boards:
Teak is nice if you have it - but if you don't, - then why not use your
white oak?
The finish will be lighter in color than the teak, but so what?
If you don't like the lighter color, stain it!
Connie
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