I am thinking of refinishing the cabin sole of my H26 and I have read the articles in the archives about using profin. I am wondering how slippery is the floor after it is finished. Dave Oberholtzer Hydrotherapy
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Rick Rountree
I hope not.
I hope it's not. I've taken the advice of those in several past forums -- got my order today from Daly's in Oregon (stiff shipping charges for a pint). I've heard too much good about it so here goes on my '96 H 26!
I hope it's not. I've taken the advice of those in several past forums -- got my order today from Daly's in Oregon (stiff shipping charges for a pint). I've heard too much good about it so here goes on my '96 H 26!
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Douglas
Good Enough for Hunter
Hunter Marine uses ProFin on the sole so I think it would be a safe bet. It is on the sole of my 89 Hunter30 and I don't find it too slippery. Call Daly's at 800-735-7019 and put your questions and concerns to them. I found their staff very helpful when I ordered a quart of SeaFin for the interior wood. Doug S/V Brenda Gail
Hunter Marine uses ProFin on the sole so I think it would be a safe bet. It is on the sole of my 89 Hunter30 and I don't find it too slippery. Call Daly's at 800-735-7019 and put your questions and concerns to them. I found their staff very helpful when I ordered a quart of SeaFin for the interior wood. Doug S/V Brenda Gail
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David Priestly
Slippery Sole
Dave, I placed six coats of profin on the sole of my 1988 H33.5 a year ago. I do not notice a problem with it being slippery when reasonably dry. If you have a puddle of water on the surface, with the boat being tossed, I would expect that it could be hazardous. Just make sure that it stays reasonably dry without excess water accumulation. I have walked on the sole with wet topsiders and it doesn't cause any problems. One more note----the refinishing with profin really has made a drastic improvement to the apperance of the cabin. Dave Priestly "SouthWind"
Dave, I placed six coats of profin on the sole of my 1988 H33.5 a year ago. I do not notice a problem with it being slippery when reasonably dry. If you have a puddle of water on the surface, with the boat being tossed, I would expect that it could be hazardous. Just make sure that it stays reasonably dry without excess water accumulation. I have walked on the sole with wet topsiders and it doesn't cause any problems. One more note----the refinishing with profin really has made a drastic improvement to the apperance of the cabin. Dave Priestly "SouthWind"
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john noland
polyurethane
The previous owner of my Hunter refinished with polyurethane, it has held up good and I have not had a slippery problem. My local West Marine store guru (I have come to respect his opinions) also recommended it. He used it on his J35 I plan to get an economical polyurethane "floor varnish" from my local hardware store to do a maintenance coat this spring. I can get a quart for about $11.00.
The previous owner of my Hunter refinished with polyurethane, it has held up good and I have not had a slippery problem. My local West Marine store guru (I have come to respect his opinions) also recommended it. He used it on his J35 I plan to get an economical polyurethane "floor varnish" from my local hardware store to do a maintenance coat this spring. I can get a quart for about $11.00.
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Bob Knott
Never been a problem
I have used profin on my last two Hunters and have never had a problem with Profin being slippery. It's a tough, easy to use, easy to apply finish that looks great. Enjoy Bob Knott H380
I have used profin on my last two Hunters and have never had a problem with Profin being slippery. It's a tough, easy to use, easy to apply finish that looks great. Enjoy Bob Knott H380
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Douglas
ProFin is a product
sold by Daly's which is a home furnishing store. Hunter Marine uses ProFin on the sole and SeaFin on the interior woodwork. See their phone number on my earlier post if interested in contacting Daly's. Doug S/V Brenda Gail
sold by Daly's which is a home furnishing store. Hunter Marine uses ProFin on the sole and SeaFin on the interior woodwork. See their phone number on my earlier post if interested in contacting Daly's. Doug S/V Brenda Gail
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Ron Barrow
"Soled" on FloorFin
Dave: I used a product called FloorFin from Daly's on my '89 Hunter 33.5. It looks great and isn't slippery. I put on several thin coats after a light sanding. It has held up for two seasons without even touchup. This year I will add a coat or two to maintain the finish. As I recall, I chose the FloorFin because it was supposed to withstand higher temperatures than Profin. (It is hard to believe today, but it gets real hot in Southwest Missouri during the summer.) Also, I think FloorFin might let you finish to a higher gloss. There probably isn't really much difference between the two "fins"; all I know is that I am "soled" on Daly's products. RB
Dave: I used a product called FloorFin from Daly's on my '89 Hunter 33.5. It looks great and isn't slippery. I put on several thin coats after a light sanding. It has held up for two seasons without even touchup. This year I will add a coat or two to maintain the finish. As I recall, I chose the FloorFin because it was supposed to withstand higher temperatures than Profin. (It is hard to believe today, but it gets real hot in Southwest Missouri during the summer.) Also, I think FloorFin might let you finish to a higher gloss. There probably isn't really much difference between the two "fins"; all I know is that I am "soled" on Daly's products. RB
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carol donovan
seafin on steps
Generally, Daly's SeaFin is used on interior bulkheads and companionway steps (remember, after applying it to wood it should then be 'smoothed' in with a clean rag - a nice property of Daly's is that it does not have the oily residue that a lot of teak oils have, but it does tend to darken the wood). Any good wood oil can be used. Varnish has been used on the interior wood by some owners but it can be deadly on the companionway steps. The selling dealer usually offers the buyer a choice for exterior wood - varnish or teak oil (SeaFin could be used). Yeah, you could use Semco or Cetol on the exterior wood too, especially the newer gloss versions. /c, s/v Twilight H410
Generally, Daly's SeaFin is used on interior bulkheads and companionway steps (remember, after applying it to wood it should then be 'smoothed' in with a clean rag - a nice property of Daly's is that it does not have the oily residue that a lot of teak oils have, but it does tend to darken the wood). Any good wood oil can be used. Varnish has been used on the interior wood by some owners but it can be deadly on the companionway steps. The selling dealer usually offers the buyer a choice for exterior wood - varnish or teak oil (SeaFin could be used). Yeah, you could use Semco or Cetol on the exterior wood too, especially the newer gloss versions. /c, s/v Twilight H410
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Tim Schaaf
Gym Seal
Although I have never done it, some friends re-finished their cabin sole with something called Gym Seal. IT is the varnish used on gymnasium floors, and obviously has properties that resist slipping. They had done it before and were very happy.
Although I have never done it, some friends re-finished their cabin sole with something called Gym Seal. IT is the varnish used on gymnasium floors, and obviously has properties that resist slipping. They had done it before and were very happy.
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