What does Hunter use for a finish coat over the interior teak in an '03 356 - lacquer, varnish, teak oil? Thanks!
Teak Finish Material
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Solemn: I would check with Hunter Marine. I thought the original 356's had some sort of a sprayed on finish.
The older Hunter's traditionally had Daly's Seafin. I think that this was basically a tung oil finish that provided a very durable finish that was easy to touchup.
The older Hunter's traditionally had Daly's Seafin. I think that this was basically a tung oil finish that provided a very durable finish that was easy to touchup.
Our 2000 340 interior has more of a lacquer finish (and unfortunately not "real wood" as our previous 1981 was). The only teak oil we use is for the exterior trim.
If you confirm what the interior is then please post it here. Will be good to know.
If you confirm what the interior is then please post it here. Will be good to know.
I believe that all of the interior on your boat is real wood except maybe the cabin sole. I have been going to the boat shows for 15 years and have never seen a Hunter with anything besides real wood interiors. The bulkheads and much of the furniture are veneers but they are still real wood.
Steve,
I was at the Cleveland boat show 2 weeks ago on the new Hunter 33 and can confirm that it is laminate, not real wood finish. This is also confirmed by Eddy Breeden at Hunter. He said most of the new models are laminate over wood. Did not ask what the wood is behind the laminate, but can only confirm that what you "See" is laminate. I have also seen this on the new E36 in Huron Ohio at out Hunter dealer. The explanation I got from Eddy was that acquiring enough teak was becoming difficult and laminate, for obvious reasons is low/no maintenance. Same thing as a laminate counter top at your house, wipe it off....done.... The attached photo is what is going in my boat.
I was at the Cleveland boat show 2 weeks ago on the new Hunter 33 and can confirm that it is laminate, not real wood finish. This is also confirmed by Eddy Breeden at Hunter. He said most of the new models are laminate over wood. Did not ask what the wood is behind the laminate, but can only confirm that what you "See" is laminate. I have also seen this on the new E36 in Huron Ohio at out Hunter dealer. The explanation I got from Eddy was that acquiring enough teak was becoming difficult and laminate, for obvious reasons is low/no maintenance. Same thing as a laminate counter top at your house, wipe it off....done.... The attached photo is what is going in my boat.
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Brian:
That is interesting. I do not think this was the case back in 2000.
I personally wish that Hunter had used laminate in the area around our companionway. This area is starting to show it's age mostly due to sun damage.
Our 1985 Hunter 31 had veneer on the bulkheads and settees. They also used melamine on the cabinets inside the head area back then too.
That is interesting. I do not think this was the case back in 2000.
I personally wish that Hunter had used laminate in the area around our companionway. This area is starting to show it's age mostly due to sun damage.
Our 1985 Hunter 31 had veneer on the bulkheads and settees. They also used melamine on the cabinets inside the head area back then too.
the original 356s had a spray varnish finish, Hunter provided a spray can with the boat, but it was also available as a liquid brush on.I can't get to my boat stuff to tell you the specifics but I'm sure another 356 owner could-if not, email Hunter and ask them
Steve, I don't think that was the case in 2000 either. I am not sure when they started using laminate, just wanted to point out that the new 33 and e36 are laminate. I am not sure how many other Hunters are laminate now. Eddie did make me feel as though there was a lot of laminate in these things now though. My 1984 34 is all veneer and has aged. This was also compounded by the P.O. letting it sit on the hard for 6 years. So, time for laminate..at least for me. There are several new sail boats I have seen with the laminate...and for me, it's mixed feelings. Having laminate everywhere does make cleanup and maintenance very easy... On the other hand, "teak"... it's nautical and your boat is supposed to have it ..right? I know it is outrageous in price, is it a way to cut cost, or make a boat that will age better with lower maintenance, I don't know. On Solemn Silence's 2003 356, it was most likely veneer.
Brian:
We had a water leak and some other issues with our table in the salon on our 1994 HV'36. I took the table to a shop and they used a Wilsonart (aka formica) that looks like teak on the top. It looks great and now I don't care what anyone does to the table. The color is Napal Teak 7209K-78. It blended with the existing interior very well.
There are many advantages to this laminate stuff. When it is used properly it really makes sense. Our friend with a Jeanneau has laminate in the companionway. It still fades, but other than that it takes the weather much better than veneer.
We had a water leak and some other issues with our table in the salon on our 1994 HV'36. I took the table to a shop and they used a Wilsonart (aka formica) that looks like teak on the top. It looks great and now I don't care what anyone does to the table. The color is Napal Teak 7209K-78. It blended with the existing interior very well.
There are many advantages to this laminate stuff. When it is used properly it really makes sense. Our friend with a Jeanneau has laminate in the companionway. It still fades, but other than that it takes the weather much better than veneer.
It is real wood - teak veneer on plywood - on the 2003 H356. Mine came with a can of spray on finish that I got when I commissioned my boat. I still have the same can and use it to fix scratches and other areas where there is some sun damage. I won't be on the boat for another month orr I would photograph it and post a picture of the can. Call Hunter and they can tell you where to get it if they don't have it.
All you have to do is lightly spray onto the damaged surface and let it dry. When you spray it, make sure you can ventilate your boat and be off of it for several hours as the spray is very aromatic.
All you have to do is lightly spray onto the damaged surface and let it dry. When you spray it, make sure you can ventilate your boat and be off of it for several hours as the spray is very aromatic.
2007-h-36
I was told that my 2007 H-36 was one of the last 36 with teak and that Hunter had switched to cherry wood,but most of the interior is laminate walls and floor and all the trim and corners are teak on my boat.
I like the laminate with the wood trimming all around and so easy to keep clean.
Hunter did give a spray can for touch up for the teak trim,I do use lemon oil for cleaning.
Nick
I was told that my 2007 H-36 was one of the last 36 with teak and that Hunter had switched to cherry wood,but most of the interior is laminate walls and floor and all the trim and corners are teak on my boat.
I like the laminate with the wood trimming all around and so easy to keep clean.
Hunter did give a spray can for touch up for the teak trim,I do use lemon oil for cleaning.
Nick
Are you sure you're not confusing laminate with veneer? I know my 2005, is teak wood veneer laminated over plywood. I thought the newer models were cherry wood veneer.
I'll do some inquiring.
Scott: This probably makes sense. They are going away from real teak floors too. The older boats had teak or other veneers for the settees, bulkheads etc. and then they started making those pieces from fiberglass where strength is not an issue.
Large pieces of solid wood have issues especially if the humidity is going from very high to low levels they will start to cup and warp. The solid wood works fine for molding, drawer fronts corner pieces etc.
I am all for what works well, and looks good to prevent major maintenance issue down the road. This is different from cheap looking.
Generally I think Hunter does a good job on their boats at the price point that they sell their boats.
Large pieces of solid wood have issues especially if the humidity is going from very high to low levels they will start to cup and warp. The solid wood works fine for molding, drawer fronts corner pieces etc.
I am all for what works well, and looks good to prevent major maintenance issue down the road. This is different from cheap looking.
Generally I think Hunter does a good job on their boats at the price point that they sell their boats.
Steve... While Hunters price point is pretty good... Don't you feel we would ALL be more happy is say....the new 50 footer was just 10K ? Yeah...... nice to dream huh?
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I am not a wood expert and pretty much truck driver my whole life but I do believe my boat is a mix mostly wood veener walls and cabinets and drawers with teak molding and trim all around and the floor and compaion way area a laminate.
Nick
I am not a wood expert and pretty much truck driver my whole life but I do believe my boat is a mix mostly wood veener walls and cabinets and drawers with teak molding and trim all around and the floor and compaion way area a laminate.
Nick
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My floors are actually laminate, i.e. kitchen countertop type material, and I'm thankful. With a big dog on board and constant trips to shore both rock and sandy beaches, wood floors would be destroyed. Ours have held up and still look new after 4 seasons with the dog. The newer boats have gone back to wood veneer floors, from what I can see.
The wood floors at home ( installed prior to thoughts of dog ) on the other hand, have not held up and I will have to re-finish once she settles down.
Brian, just got off the phone with Eddie Breedan and he apologizes if he confused you. The walls, cabinets etc. are cherry wood veneer over marine-grade plywood, as he stated, much "like" Formica on your countertops, but it is actual wood.
Scott, not the case in the new 33 for sure. Was at boat show and in the vberth near the door ( WALL) they ran out of laminate, about 2 inches from the door, so they actually stuck another piece on top of the first piece to get to the door trim... And the E36 is not wood either... The trim in most of these is real wood, but the walls and such are not wood. Go look at a new 33 or 36 ... look closely, touch it, tap it, scratch with your fingernail, tap it with your car keys... etc.... Its laminate.... did you notice you can't scratch the walls....????
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