I'm sure this has been addressed here before; but I either missed it completely or it wasn't applicable at the time. We just put our 240 in the water for good instead of pulling her in and out all the time. By the most curious of circumstances, our slip faces an identical Hunter 240 that is 2 months newer than mine (I got mine in March 2000 and he got his in May). In looking over his boat, I noticed the teak on deck are BADLY bleached. If you had to guess, you'd think his boat was quite a bit older than mine. So, since I don't have my owner's manual handy, is there something others have done to protect the beauty of the deck wood? Thanks, Mark
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Mike Pajewski
Choose your poison
Mark, I am by no means an expert, but keeping after teak is truly a pain. There are many different products available. I have used the Te-Ka teak cleaner kit. It does clean and bleach the teak, but they warn you to remove the teak as it will stain fiberglass. You then still need to apply an oil. I found this product to badly raise the grain on the wood. I am currently using a product called Teak Wonder Teak treatment. It comes in a kit that includes a cleaner, brightener and a silicon based sealer/dressing. It can be used with the teak in place and does not stain gelcoat. I go through the whole cleaning cycle in the spring, and then for the rest of the summer, I clean the teak when I wash the boat, and touch up the sealer when it needs it. Mike Pajewski H26 "loon"
Mark, I am by no means an expert, but keeping after teak is truly a pain. There are many different products available. I have used the Te-Ka teak cleaner kit. It does clean and bleach the teak, but they warn you to remove the teak as it will stain fiberglass. You then still need to apply an oil. I found this product to badly raise the grain on the wood. I am currently using a product called Teak Wonder Teak treatment. It comes in a kit that includes a cleaner, brightener and a silicon based sealer/dressing. It can be used with the teak in place and does not stain gelcoat. I go through the whole cleaning cycle in the spring, and then for the rest of the summer, I clean the teak when I wash the boat, and touch up the sealer when it needs it. Mike Pajewski H26 "loon"
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Bryan C.
Cetol is least effort
Based on my own experience and reading lots of comments, my feeling is that coating the teak with Cetol would be the most energy efficient way to keep the exterior teak up (except for just letting it go, that is). Cetol has UV inhibitors and lasts significantly longer than varnish, (per Practical Sailor tests) but is also much easier to apply and maintain. The downside is that Cetol contains a coloring agent like a stain, and some people don't like a slight amber color it presents. Oils are a third option, but you have to do it regularly.
Based on my own experience and reading lots of comments, my feeling is that coating the teak with Cetol would be the most energy efficient way to keep the exterior teak up (except for just letting it go, that is). Cetol has UV inhibitors and lasts significantly longer than varnish, (per Practical Sailor tests) but is also much easier to apply and maintain. The downside is that Cetol contains a coloring agent like a stain, and some people don't like a slight amber color it presents. Oils are a third option, but you have to do it regularly.
If it's too amber/orange then......
try Cetol Lite. Looks good too. Very easy to apply and maintain. If you need more gloss just get the cetol gloss coat. I agree. Cetol works well and does not make you a slave. You must apply at least 3 coats if you want it to work.
try Cetol Lite. Looks good too. Very easy to apply and maintain. If you need more gloss just get the cetol gloss coat. I agree. Cetol works well and does not make you a slave. You must apply at least 3 coats if you want it to work.
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Mark Kissel
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
Mark, I normally prefer un-stained, clear finishes that allow the natural beauty of the wood to show through. However, when it comes to the exterior teak on my boat, my practical side makes a sharp deviation from my aesthetic side. Cetol does a great job of protecting the wood and minimizing maintenance. I don't find the amber color objectionable at all. Mark Kissel Kittiwake/98H240
Mark, I normally prefer un-stained, clear finishes that allow the natural beauty of the wood to show through. However, when it comes to the exterior teak on my boat, my practical side makes a sharp deviation from my aesthetic side. Cetol does a great job of protecting the wood and minimizing maintenance. I don't find the amber color objectionable at all. Mark Kissel Kittiwake/98H240
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Joe R
yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder
I personally think the orange tint is a plus. I find it to be aestheticly superior to the older styles. yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder Joe R.
I personally think the orange tint is a plus. I find it to be aestheticly superior to the older styles. yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder Joe R.
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