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Conference unifix::sailing

Title:	SAILING
Notice:	Please read Note 2.* before participating in this conference
Moderator:	UNIFIX::BERENS

Created:	Wed Jul 01 1992
Last Modified:	Mon Jun 02 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2299
Total number of notes:	20724

652.0. "Odorless teak conditioner?" by KAWAI::SSAFFER () Wed Sep 23 1987 15:53

    
    My husband and I recently purchased a CAL 28. There is a lot of
    teak below deck and I'd like some suggestions on odor-less methods
    to keep the wood in good condition. What should I use?
    
    Sally.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
652.1	Lemon Oil??	TALLIS::KLOTZ		`Wed Sep 23 1987 18:00`	15
	Sally, I use a good Lemon Oil on all my Furniture and woodwork at home with such good results that I decided to also use it for all the interior wood on my boat - which happens to be oak - but; I don't see why that wouldn't work as well on teak. I'm curious to see what you get for answers here. At any rate be sure - ABSLOUTELY SURE - that Al is the one assigned to apply it. Keep off the shallows, Lou
652.2	Use the real lemon on teak??	MTBLUE::PEASE_DAVE	I said Id have to think about it	`Thu Sep 24 1987 09:03`	20
	On Teak.... A friend says that the good way to do teak is to rub the lemon itself on the teak because its the oil in the rind that does the work. He mentioned this after I asked about a product that was available at the Portland Me. boat show last Sunday, called PermaTeak. Its supposted to last 12-18 months, has a slight coloring effect because of its UV protection properties. Its made in Florida. Anybody have any thoughts or experience on this stuff?? I can get more info from the literature if needed. BTW, I'm considering putting my 16' ComPac in the Boothbay area next year. Its in fresh water now, and I may go back occasionally to fresh if I get something bigger for the sea. Should I really put bottom paint on, or pay the yard to hose the stuff off periodically? Dave
652.3	Barnacle heaven?	EXPERT::SPENCER		`Thu Sep 24 1987 13:38`	11
	Dave, > Should I really put bottom paint on, or pay the yard to hose the stuff > off periodically? Unless you plan to drysail it, put on bottom paint. J.
652.4		GRAMPS::WCLARK	Walt Clark	`Thu Sep 24 1987 16:29`	13
	I have purchased a couple teak products and heard of a Scandanavian builder that use bees wax on teak. I dont kno much more than that but it sounds interesting. I applied 3 coats of satin urethane finish to the interior teak on our boat when it was new almost 4 years ago. It requires no maintenance, and always looks "just oiled". Last season I recoated a few areas that are highly visable (like the forward bulkhead in the main cabin) or where wear was noticable (companionway steps) which gave the finish a nice fresh sheen. Walt
652.5	don't varnish everything ...	MSCSSE::BERENS	Alan Berens	`Thu Sep 24 1987 17:11`	4
	I would never, ever, varnish a surface (companionway steps, cabin sole, etc) that is walked on -- much too slippery when wet to be safe. Even oiling should be kept to a minimum.
652.6	Scotts Liqued Gold	CSSE::COUTURE		`Wed Sep 30 1987 12:42`	4
	Following the advice of Practical Sailor, I've been using Scotts Liqued Gold on my interior teak. It doesn't smell as strong as teak oil and seems to do the trick. Also cheaper.
652.7	Lemon Oil	MAMTS7::HAJOHNSON		`Thu Oct 29 1987 08:38`	7
	I received my Hunter 37 with the interior just raw teak four years ago. We used DecksOle #1 and were pleased with the results. Each year we do Fornby's Lemon oil twice to keep it looking good and smelling fresh. The lemon will absolutely not support mildew...another benefit.