T&T: bright work

[Paul Brannon]

I put the full Awl-Brite regimen on my boat in the spring of 2006 starting 
with 4 coats spar varnish cured for a month and then 7 coats (all I could 
get from one "kit") of the Awl-Brite according to their tech and it has held 
up very well over our loop trip and even now it still looks beautiful.  The 
boat has only been under cover for the last 6 months since 06.  This was in 
Jacksonville, FL and then 3 months in south Florida before heading north on 
the loop.  I will be applying new coats this year just to make sure.  I have 
been well pleased with the product.

Paul Brannon

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <bobflower at aol.com>
To: <trawlers-and-trawlering at lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 8:18 AM
Subject: T&T: bright work


> Over the years with many boats having lots of outside teak, I have settled 
> on a winning combination.
>
> 8-10 coats of a high quality varnish like Captins. Let this cure for min. 
> of 6 months.
>
> Then, apply two coats of Alw-Bright. (3-part clear top coat)? ? ? ? ?? 
> http://www.awlgrip.com/products/search/pages/Awl-Brite.aspx
>
> Each year I add two-three coats of Alw-Bright (no need to sand in between 
> coats). Combo has lasted over 8 years without ever going back into the 
> varnish.
>
> These two coats of Alw-Bright will last 12 months with 4-6 in the North 
> East and the rest in FL and or the Bahamas.
>
> Of course, you need to have your "batch bottle" of varnish on hand to take 
> care of any cracks or "dings" that happen during the course of the year.
>
> Bob
> Ocean Rose
> Eastbay 43
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