Started to sand the cabin sole for refinishing and I am in need of recomendations as to the proper finishing steps. My questions are as follows: (1) Do I use a natural (color) stain/sealer prior to using the topcoat? (2) What looks best on the floor as a topcoat - gloss or satin? (3) Is Cetol the recommended product for the topcoat?
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DON'T use Cetol on the interior.
Steve: Do not use Cetol on the interior. The only real purpose of cetol is to prevent UV break down. Many sailors won't even use Cetol on the exterior because they thing it look inferior to varnish. If you check the archieves, many like one of the Minwax products. I have used varnish on the interior and think that it is great. The original Hunters had Daly's on the sole. Once you sand you may need to stain to get an even color distribution. Then you can just follow the direction on the can of whatever product that you choose. They should have instruction for previously finished wood and for raw wood.
Steve: Do not use Cetol on the interior. The only real purpose of cetol is to prevent UV break down. Many sailors won't even use Cetol on the exterior because they thing it look inferior to varnish. If you check the archieves, many like one of the Minwax products. I have used varnish on the interior and think that it is great. The original Hunters had Daly's on the sole. Once you sand you may need to stain to get an even color distribution. Then you can just follow the direction on the can of whatever product that you choose. They should have instruction for previously finished wood and for raw wood.
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Bob Howie
Slick Soles
It's generally not a good idea to use an exterior finish on the interior. Also keep in mind that any kind of interior sealer or finish could give your cabin sole an unwelcomed, super-slick finish that, if it gets wet, could cause you some serious grief. On previous boats -- I have carpet in my current boat -- I have used floor finishes like you would use in your home. They provide protection and shine without getting overly slippery and, like with all good wood floors, you can safely remove them without harsh chemicals and/or brighten them up on occasion. Good luck.
It's generally not a good idea to use an exterior finish on the interior. Also keep in mind that any kind of interior sealer or finish could give your cabin sole an unwelcomed, super-slick finish that, if it gets wet, could cause you some serious grief. On previous boats -- I have carpet in my current boat -- I have used floor finishes like you would use in your home. They provide protection and shine without getting overly slippery and, like with all good wood floors, you can safely remove them without harsh chemicals and/or brighten them up on occasion. Good luck.
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Steve Lannen
Lemon and Teak oil
We have owned our Hunter for 2 years and thus far have been very successful with the following: Every spring when we de-winterize the boat, I wash the cabin sole well, then when thoroughly dry, I apply a mixture of a good lemon oil and a good teak oil. If you have a good thick teak oil, mix it 50/50 with the lemon oil. If the teak oil is a little thin, decrease the amount of lemon oil. The lemon oil helps to saturate the wood and keeps the teak from becoming "gummy" with successive applications.
We have owned our Hunter for 2 years and thus far have been very successful with the following: Every spring when we de-winterize the boat, I wash the cabin sole well, then when thoroughly dry, I apply a mixture of a good lemon oil and a good teak oil. If you have a good thick teak oil, mix it 50/50 with the lemon oil. If the teak oil is a little thin, decrease the amount of lemon oil. The lemon oil helps to saturate the wood and keeps the teak from becoming "gummy" with successive applications.
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Bill O'Donovan
Seafin
Lightly sand and brush on two coats of Seafin for best results. Dries hard, lasts two seasons at least, and resembles varnish without the heavy buildup. Don't use Cetol.
Lightly sand and brush on two coats of Seafin for best results. Dries hard, lasts two seasons at least, and resembles varnish without the heavy buildup. Don't use Cetol.
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nick
daly's profin
I was told to use daly's profin on the sole it's harder and great for the floor and seafin is good everywhere else .
I was told to use daly's profin on the sole it's harder and great for the floor and seafin is good everywhere else .
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Bill Saint
Profin - Floor
I agree, I have used Profin on the floors and Seafin on the interior wood with great success. Daly's number is 800 735-7019
I agree, I have used Profin on the floors and Seafin on the interior wood with great success. Daly's number is 800 735-7019
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