using Oil or varnish on teak gunwale capping ?

[Spi D]

Interesting that there is such a thing called Danish Oil. Apparently known to the world in general but never heard of and not available anywhere in Denmark

We get plenty of wood oils, even some nasty ones in cans with rambling texts, but the popular ones are designated Teak oils, with or without added color.

Some prefer to clean, apply one layer of pigmented oil and then keep up over the season(s) with clear oil.

 

[burgundyben]

We've got solid oak worktops in the kitchen at home, I use Rustins Danish oil, about 10 coats to start, then a couple every 6 months, very good stuff and nice finish.

I'd like to do the entire cockpit area, another H28 has it done and it looks lovely.

 

[vas]

Interesting that there is such a thing called Danish Oil. Apparently known to the world in general but never heard of and not available anywhere in Denmark

Comeon Spi, be serious, wouldn't sell particularly well if it was called Danish oil in Denmark, would it?
Maybe Swedish oil, or Norgeoil???

probably is some sort of linseed oil, usually clear

cheers

 

[burgundyben]

Like this

 

[BartW]

Like this

a almost perfect combination,
glossy varnish on the inside (protected with a cover when not in use)
and bare teak on the outside

inside might be dangerously slippery when wet ?

 

[MapisM]

a almost perfect combination

Mmmm.... Is it?
In principle, I would agree with jfm that bare teak is the way to go for any sort of external deck.
Otoh, I see the point in varnishing also decks, particularly on a thing of beauty like that Fairey.
BUT, once decided that form matters more than function, I'd rather go for the full monty and varnish everything, as in wooden Rivas frinstance.
The boat cover can easily be extended over the whole deck anyway, on boats of that size.
And yes, varnished is definitely more slippery than bare teak, but hey, a gorgeous look is well worth some risk...