Betz: I have a 1984 hunter 34 and have been refinishing my sole for the last 6 months. I'm on 7 coats of varnish and countless hours of prep before the varnish (prep and sealant). Re-finishing the sole has been an absolute pain in the ass and I don't recommend it. I like your wood very, very much. After all this work, the sole looks, eh, ok. But it does not look like new. I like your pictures.
--Dan