Varnish for tiller and hand rails
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vyv_cox
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That's what I use in Greece. I always leave the part of the tiller held by the hands untreated. Natural oils protect it and it is better to hold.
Tranona
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Yes, that is what I use
Pye_End
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What is the tiller made from? If teak, then as good as anything. If layered with ash then personally I would favour Epifanes and a tiller cover.
garymalmgren
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Me too for the tiller cover.
A must and easy to stitch up.
A must and easy to stitch up.
Refueler
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Personally for Tiller .. I use a decent wipe on stain to enhance the wood and raise the grain ... sand back .. stain ... sand ... stain ... sand ... stain .... then a decent exterior grade polyurethane varnish. No particular brand ...
The one I use at present - I know is Swedish but as to its Brand Name .. sorry cannot remember and its over 1hrs drive from me on the boat ...
Hand rails get similar - but I prefer a Matt finish final coats to aid grip.
The one I use at present - I know is Swedish but as to its Brand Name .. sorry cannot remember and its over 1hrs drive from me on the boat ...
Hand rails get similar - but I prefer a Matt finish final coats to aid grip.
dansaskip
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Teak tiller - I would leave it all untreated. I think it looks better that way and is nicer to hold, besides one less job to do.
Stemar
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I used le Tonkinois on the tiller of my last boat and the wheel of the current one. It looks good, lasted well and, if damaged, doesn't lift like other varnishes.
johnalison
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OP doesn’t actually state that his tiller is teak. I have a varnished tiller of ash. I don’t think the brand matters so much as the care of application. I have to be careful with mine since the wood discolours rapidly if exposed, but I certainly wouldn’t bother with teak.
Refueler
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When it comes to wheels / tillers etc - a simple cover when not in use is a good item to have.
If you have an old dodger / sprayhood as I have laying around ... plus I bought a few m2 of medium weight Sunbrella type material ... such covers are easy to make ... sailmakers needles .. waxed sail thread ... palm .... and away you go.
If you have an old dodger / sprayhood as I have laying around ... plus I bought a few m2 of medium weight Sunbrella type material ... such covers are easy to make ... sailmakers needles .. waxed sail thread ... palm .... and away you go.
PeterWright
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Anyone applying stain to a decent hardwood should be keel hauled. Why mutilate the natural colour of the wood?
Peter.
Refueler
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Depends on the wood .. depends on the stain ... there are clear 'stains' as well as wood tint varietys. The main action of them is to maintain the wood ....
Surely better than Engine Oil !!
alahol2
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I've been using Sikkens Cetol Filter 7 (Pine colour) for close to 30 years. It's a bit softer than your poly varnish but works extremely well. The best thing about it is that it's very easy to touch up and when it's time to redo it (after several years) it's very easy to scrape off.
I suspect Woodskin was introduced to compete, they are very similar.
I suspect Woodskin was introduced to compete, they are very similar.