Note to self: don't ever use STEEL WOOL on any boat--rust stains will be
instant and everywhere. Bronze wool is better.
WJS> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 20:21:19 -0400> To:
[email protected]> Subject: Re: M_Boats: teak> > Robbin,> I
have varnish on the hatch ribs (too much work in Arizona or Southern > climes).
But they are laminated white oak - really pretty - but lotsa work!> For the
handrails :> I use real 100% Tung oil (hard to find - I get it at Woodworkers
Source > $22.00/qt) _http://www.woodworkerssource.net/_
(http://www.woodworkerssource.net/) > - Old Masters # 90004> Sand wood - do not
use high pressure spray (car wash) on teak to brighten it > up, it removes the
heart wood.> Sand smooth,oil, let dry, I use 0000 Steel wool between coats
maybe 5 or 6 > coats, this lasts about 6 mos. in the Arizona sun. If you are
farther North or > cover the boat it should last a long time.> > Make sure the
oil is 100% Tung oil - not Tung oil varnish or Tung oil > finish. Big
difference in durability.> A quart should do a 15 or 17 for 5 years or so.> > I
have replaced the railwood and hatch slide wood with "Starboard" UHDPE(?) > or
something like that. Best thing I ever did to the exterior of my boat- > little
bit of work with a router but not rocket surgery. No funky lookin' bolted > on
wood to sand and re-oil ALL the time - except those handrails.> > Good luck,
Take Care, Have Fun> Gary O.> M-17 #316a > > Team Geezer Racing.....Old and in
the Way> Arizona Sailing Squadron> > > > >
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