a new discovery about TEAK

[bart5008]

I posted a note about stern seats and teak. I have gotten a lot of info. on how to finish teak. Suggestions for Cetol, Helmsman from Minwax, etc.I wrote Minwax and asked them. They wrote back and said since teak was so high in oil content, they did not have a product that they could really recommend, so that let out the Helmsman spar varnish which is what I used. The finish came dark brown, like oak. I'll wait 6-12 months and do it again.Minwax did recommend to contact www.waterlox.com. so I did. this is what I'll use next time. The waterlox people came across real positve. Their product is waterlox original marine finish.Good luck.

 

[Steve]

Teak

I replaced the teak slats on the stern seats on my 356 with Plasteak. It was a simple job as the material works just like wood and the cost was much less then the cleaners, varnish, etc. that I would have to buy over the life of my ownership. Even better is that the only cleaning I have to do can be done with a hose.

 

[Gary]

More detail please

Steve, I have been thinking about doing the same thing. Could you give us a few details. What product did you use? Did you round edges? Do you have any pictures?