Fed up with varnish

[Robin]

It isn't two part so much as two versions of one-pack in case I confused things. The first 2 coats are the base coat then a top coat of the second one is used. You don't need nor should you apply more than the 3 coats initially as the colour will go darker slightly with each, it doesn't matter when you recoat as you will rub of one first.

The version I used originally was a one pack Sikkens 'Masterstroke' from Homebase. I am told the newer versions are better than this, but we bought a whole load (about 20 tins) from 'In Excess' at 50p per tin when it was superceeded and it will probably last out our time afloat!

seehttp://www.yachtpaint.com/uk/ then click on Sikkens Cetol

Now I'm really confused because now it looks like it is back to one can for all coats again! Our friends only did their Nauticat recently and they used the 2 cans version but International is just one, albeit available in clear or 'teak' colour.

 

[reginaldon]

As another White I was also going to suggest Danish oil. This varnishing game is overated

 

[pelissima]

If you are to strip down, give a try first to an easier aproach before you find yourself engaged in professional but demanding solutions. I did it as an intermediate solution once, because I had no time available and I have stayed with it.
There is a product called
Star Bright
TROPICAL
Teak Sealer, and comes in a orange round plastic box.

It’s a paste, you apply it with any cloth, rag, or brush.
You will finish in 30 minutes. Praps in ½ or 1 year give another 30 minutes. Will not need the sander any more
Careful not to spill any on white surfaces.
Rgds
George

 

[whisper]

Hear,hear. Leave it au naturel and just clean it once or twice a year - makes the boat look used as against an exhibit. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[ghilliedhu]

Leave it bare. It will look better than paint or flaky varnish and be much safer under foot. Teak decks do fine without expensive and time consuming varnish or paint, after all.
David

 

[DanTribe]

Over the years I think I have tried all the "easycare" products.
To my mind the best thing about them all is, when I eventually returned to varnish, how much better it looked.
Many of the systems look OK for a while but soon go dull or opaque and can be a pain to strip.
Anyway, varnishing is part of yachting, innit?

Dan

 

[JIM_TEAL]

I have used Burgess Woodsealer and their satin overcoat for 10+years. You may need to top up during the season but it is so easy amd quick compared with the alternatives. I use it for garden furniture out AYR. Quick sand and coat. good for another year. Life is not long enough for varnish and oils!

 

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Regarding Burgess woodsealer, a point not mentioned is that it is water based, and thus very easy to apply and clean up afterwards. I have used this stuff for many years, and found it to be very effective. One drawback is that the finish is semi matt, and is not quite posh yacht standard. Not sure where you get it these days.
Cheers, Dave