Yacht Varnish

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We all know about International Yacht varnish, and how it 'isn't suitable for marine use', so instead how bout using this:

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/invt/0141519

Wilkinson Yacht varnish - suitable for all tight arse boaters, and it says it's even suitable for use on boats. Worth a go at £5.99 is it not? Might try it on the toe rails, as these get abused a bit.

Alex
 
I'm very happy with Ronseal Outdoor varnish. It seems to be the best "budget" stuff I've tried. Haven't tried the Wilkinson's one though.
 
Bearing in mind the huge investment in time & effort preparing for (not to mention actually doing) varnishing, I'm amazed that anyone would want to risk saving a few quid on a tin of decent varnish.
 
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Bearing in mind the huge investment in time & effort preparing for (not to mention actually doing) varnishing, I'm amazed that anyone would want to risk saving a few quid on a tin of decent varnish.

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I agree. Thats why most of my brightwork is done in sikkens. I tried using one of Blakes varnishes on the brightwork in spring 2006. Within a year, most of it had faded or peeled. Not a happy bunny, but I had used sikkens on the deck at the same time, and it lasted very well. So thats now being applied to the lot (when the weather allows)

I might try the wilko stuff inside though, as theres quite a bit of varnished woodwork that could do with freshening up.
 
That depends on which one your using.

Im using cetol marine on my brightwork. Gives a nice sheen finish. It contains some dye, but its not overkill. Its ease of use is brilliant.
 
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