Satin Varnish for interior work

[Ceirwan]

When I used the lacquer to refinish my Fulmar interior, I found mixing a maximum of 60ml was the maximum that could be brushed before it started setting. The fumes were very minimal and I never used a mask, just had the hatches open for ventilation. I applied 3 coats, but jointing sections on large panels like the main bulkhead was easy. This meant sections of the boat could be completed in a day with 3 coats. Any parts that could be unscrewed were taken home to work on and lacquered in the garden (during lockdown).

I haven't looked at the MSDS for that product, but when working in an enclosed space like a cabin even with ventilation, a cheap 3m respirator for about £20 is cheap insurance, and I'd always recommend it to anyone.
Although I do respect that people can and do get away without using them with no apparent immediate ill effects.

 

[rotrax]

Island Packet have a pleasing satin finish to their boats interior woodwork.

They use an American gloss product but achieve the satin finish by thinning to 50% with the thinner for the product used.

Might be worth experimenting?

Information can be found on :- iphomeport

 

[xeitosaphil]

I refurbished my saloon interior in 2010 with international Gold Spar Satin polyurethane clear varnish and has not been recoated since. It still looks great IMO.

See photos
1first two were 2011, and 3rd one not so sunny interior photo June 2025.

Judge for yourself?