I know this must have been discussed a hundred times ... but what do you think is the best way to treat and maintain the teak caprail on a Beneteau? My dealer recommends Cetol but I'm leaning to varnish. I figure that varnish is only slight more difficult to apply than Cetol the first time but lasts much longer. I figure I'll just go back to the Practical Sailor review of teak treatments and pick the longest lasting varnish for the caprail. I keep my boat on Long Island sound and it will be in the water from April to October.
teak caprail treatment
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7 (seven) coats of hand rubbed varnish
is required on a regular basis to maintain that well cared for look. You will have to sand and repair every 12 to 18 months (depending upon your latitude) to maintain the finish. I think that grey teak looks better than that yachtie look so many strive for. Teak doesn't last any longer when varnished than when left to weather. I, personally, would rather take the time reqired and GO SAILING. Jim
is required on a regular basis to maintain that well cared for look. You will have to sand and repair every 12 to 18 months (depending upon your latitude) to maintain the finish. I think that grey teak looks better than that yachtie look so many strive for. Teak doesn't last any longer when varnished than when left to weather. I, personally, would rather take the time reqired and GO SAILING. Jim
no treatment for caprail
I had considered no treatment at all for the caprail and just letting it go grey. However, I was told that the caprail is not very thick and might eventually crack if not treated. Is this true? How many people have just let the teak caprail on a Beneteau just weather and for how long?
I had considered no treatment at all for the caprail and just letting it go grey. However, I was told that the caprail is not very thick and might eventually crack if not treated. Is this true? How many people have just let the teak caprail on a Beneteau just weather and for how long?
Cetol Is Best
Did the varnish, sanded it off then did the teak oil too. Sanded is down again and finally paid a pro to properly put 3 coats of Cetol Light followed by 2 coats of Cetol Varnish. Beautiful... Have not touched it in 3 years.
Did the varnish, sanded it off then did the teak oil too. Sanded is down again and finally paid a pro to properly put 3 coats of Cetol Light followed by 2 coats of Cetol Varnish. Beautiful... Have not touched it in 3 years.
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