T&T: teak decks, was teak sealers

[Willy Loyd]

Invader is an ex commercial fishboat thats been converted to pleasure, not a 
yacht.  Trawler yacht ? nope dont think so < grin >. Trawler ? I just call 
her a converted fish boat.

Any way there is lots of varnish work on Invader. I simply do what David 
suggests using the Kiss principle. One or two coats a year after a light 
sanding using spar varnish. Usualy I do not sand between coats just a quick 
cleaning. Over the years I have changed the brand of varnish and it shows in 
the color but Invader is not a yacht. Just something to keep in mind.

>From days gone by  reasons for washing decks was to ensure they stay tight. 
To ensure the planks did not expand / contract by drying out then getting 
wet. That was the story told when my job was to wash them down. Could just 
be a tale given to get me motivated to clean the decks < grin>.


Willy
Invader no 1
39 kishi Conversion




If any of you ever get over to Honolulu, take a look at the
Vita Mia. This is a 1930 or so Stephens that's all teak above the
shearline.
Its used for day charters (parties).

Some decks are left bare and just washed. They are standing up
very, very well.  Nearly everything else, including the deck where
people
dance and eat and drink, is varnished, and also standing up very well.
They never remove the varnish, they lightly sand and add more coats
on a regular basis (every 2-4 months).

I've been told that this is the way the boat has been maintained
forever:
In many places the base coat of varnish is original.

David Smyth
david_smyth_ogst@mac.com