I am planning on fixing up my h23's interior during the off season and I have a few questions. Has anyone used varnish on the h23 interior (bulkhead/bunks/companion way)? Whats the best way to restore the cabin sole? Steve "SALT SHAKER"
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Scott Wells
Interior finish out
Steve: Hi! I painted the plywood bunks white and varinshed the bulkhead and shelf facier boards. It made things look realy nice and a bunch brighter. What I didn't plan on was how bad the cushions appeared once the cabin was brightened up. I wound up replacing the interior as well (about $600). Anyway, it all looks real sharp now. I used teak cleaner on the floor boards and that was a mistake. My solution was a waterproof area carpet for sole from Home Depot (about $10). good luck Scott "Wells Cargo"
Steve: Hi! I painted the plywood bunks white and varinshed the bulkhead and shelf facier boards. It made things look realy nice and a bunch brighter. What I didn't plan on was how bad the cushions appeared once the cabin was brightened up. I wound up replacing the interior as well (about $600). Anyway, it all looks real sharp now. I used teak cleaner on the floor boards and that was a mistake. My solution was a waterproof area carpet for sole from Home Depot (about $10). good luck Scott "Wells Cargo"
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Chris
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Yes, I've done most of it. I sended the floorboards smooth and put several coats of clear varnish (Captains?) from West M. They look great! I've also used the varnish on the table, the galley and couple small bits and pieces. I would sand smooth the wood first. Some of it appears to be stained, which is OK, just make sure you sand it uniformly (I used a palm sander). For the companion way boards, the step below and all outside wood, I used the Cetol wood treatment (about 6-9 months ago) with great results. I recently re-applied 2 coats to the outside surface of the boards, but I suspect that's because I used regular plywood. Personally, I like how much wood is in the cabin of the H23 and I would not want to paint it white and make it look like fiberglass, but of course that's a very subjective opinion. Chris K. S/V Doghouse
Yes, I've done most of it. I sended the floorboards smooth and put several coats of clear varnish (Captains?) from West M. They look great! I've also used the varnish on the table, the galley and couple small bits and pieces. I would sand smooth the wood first. Some of it appears to be stained, which is OK, just make sure you sand it uniformly (I used a palm sander). For the companion way boards, the step below and all outside wood, I used the Cetol wood treatment (about 6-9 months ago) with great results. I recently re-applied 2 coats to the outside surface of the boards, but I suspect that's because I used regular plywood. Personally, I like how much wood is in the cabin of the H23 and I would not want to paint it white and make it look like fiberglass, but of course that's a very subjective opinion. Chris K. S/V Doghouse
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Bruce
Varnish?
Steve, I used a plain old oil finish (not even hyper-inflated boat store type). Watkins Oil is a good choice. It's cheap, durable, looks great, dries fast, and is easily re-touched. Varnish is OK, but prone to running. Also, it's kind of a permanent commitment. Once you do it, you have to completely remove the varnish (only sanding will take it off) from the entire piece to touch it up after a scratch, gouge, dent, or plain old peeling due to age. New varnish looks great; old varnish looks horrible. I can oil the entire interior of my 23 in 2 hours, and you won't cry if you spill a little.
Steve, I used a plain old oil finish (not even hyper-inflated boat store type). Watkins Oil is a good choice. It's cheap, durable, looks great, dries fast, and is easily re-touched. Varnish is OK, but prone to running. Also, it's kind of a permanent commitment. Once you do it, you have to completely remove the varnish (only sanding will take it off) from the entire piece to touch it up after a scratch, gouge, dent, or plain old peeling due to age. New varnish looks great; old varnish looks horrible. I can oil the entire interior of my 23 in 2 hours, and you won't cry if you spill a little.
Oil finish here too
I use furniture oil (lemon oil) on my interior wood. The oil gives the wood a nice satin finish, it keeps the damp out and it makes the interior of the boat smell good. Peter Suah "Raven"
I use furniture oil (lemon oil) on my interior wood. The oil gives the wood a nice satin finish, it keeps the damp out and it makes the interior of the boat smell good. Peter Suah "Raven"
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Steve Schwartz
Lemon Oil
I have reader about using Lemon Oil and how it prevents mildew and protects the wood. I also like the idea that it keeps the boat smelling fresh. Does the oil darken the wood much? Could you use it on the floorboards? Regards, Steve and Cindy Dallas
I have reader about using Lemon Oil and how it prevents mildew and protects the wood. I also like the idea that it keeps the boat smelling fresh. Does the oil darken the wood much? Could you use it on the floorboards? Regards, Steve and Cindy Dallas
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G. Ned Christensen
Oil vs. Varnish
Well, I have used both varnish and lemon oil in the cabin of my H26. I used several coats of varnish on the cabin sole, sanding in between coats. You have to be very careful about dust when you varnish. I like how it looks and when it is time to refinsh, just sand the surface, you don't need to go to bare wood, and apply another coat. I can tell you it is very shiny, I like it, and my wife hates it. I use lemon oil on all the inside teak but the cabin floor. It works well, doesn't darken the wood, and smells good. It doesn't last too long. I apply it every couple of months, but it doesn't take long. Ned Christensen Second Wind
Well, I have used both varnish and lemon oil in the cabin of my H26. I used several coats of varnish on the cabin sole, sanding in between coats. You have to be very careful about dust when you varnish. I like how it looks and when it is time to refinsh, just sand the surface, you don't need to go to bare wood, and apply another coat. I can tell you it is very shiny, I like it, and my wife hates it. I use lemon oil on all the inside teak but the cabin floor. It works well, doesn't darken the wood, and smells good. It doesn't last too long. I apply it every couple of months, but it doesn't take long. Ned Christensen Second Wind
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