@@sailingnewhorizons she's a Chris-Craft Constellation, and the previous owners were amazing while they had her... ua-cam.com/video/8aorzv7fh4Y/v-deo.html
You varnished the rims with “pure” varnish.I myself use Epifanes Rapidcoat teak tint (1 or 2 layers/the more the darker) finishes with with Rapidclear 3 coats. A ; inter fall between layers 5/6 hours,no sanding in between. Semi gloss appearance. My experience with varnish is after a year blissters and losing because the teak is oily of itself.
Varnishing results in a glass-like surface that is slippery when wet so it should not be used in places where traction is necessary. Teak sealer and teak oil can be used to help protect the wood from moisture and UV light as well as to preserve the natural teak color while also preserving the natural non-slip properties of teak.
@@sailingnewhorizons excellent thank you. What are your thoughts on cetol vs semco? My boat came with cetol and I hate the orange look. Where would you use or not use cetol and semco? Thanks
Semco teak sealer can be used the same way I use the starbright teak sealer in this video. Cetol is a varnish alternative which does not require sanding in between coats and can be used anywhere you would varnish.
I noticed in another channels video that there was a shipwrecked sailboat by the same name. It had struck shallow land or something. If you want to know the video just ask me.
Hi Rob, There are multiple options for taking care of teak, depending on its application. For outdoor teak, it can be varnished, oiled, sealed, or left bare. There are benefits and drawbacks to each of these options. Varnish is beautiful, but high maintenance and slippery. Oil is easy to apply, but has to be reapplied often and can transfer onto other items such as peoples' clothing. We chose to use teak sealer because it protects the wood from harmful UV rays and helps to maintain a "fresh" look. It is also needs to be reapplied far less often than teak oil. Leaving teak bare will lead to a silvery/grey look but does not provide protection from UV rays. So in short, teak oil is a popular option for exterior teak, especially on boats, but it is not the only option.
@@sailingnewhorizons you are admirably a stickler for detail... Will you oil the teak on deck? Also how many more years of life can you squeeze out of those decks... The cockpit looks gorgeous.. It's very nice
Thanks! The plan is to use the same sealer and varnish combination on deck. The team is original from 1987 and is still in remarkably good condition. I’m hoping, with proper care, that it will last at least another decade.
Yes, the entire vessel is taking quite some time. Some projects are just not practical for one person... It is best to have friends help or hire a crew to assist with a project as large as the entire deck.
Fantastic work! Thanks so much for the precise explanation. Gorgeous vessel.
Getting better, keep going you will get there.
Thanks Walter!
I love your OCD approach! Well worth! :)
Well done attention to detail. Must have been very self-satisfying.
Wow what a job man!! amazing
Thanks!
I’m buying a 50ft wooden boat with a teak deck that needs this attention. Looks like I’m got my summer cut out for me! 😅
Awesome! What kind of boat? Let us know how it goes!
@@sailingnewhorizons she's a Chris-Craft Constellation, and the previous owners were amazing while they had her... ua-cam.com/video/8aorzv7fh4Y/v-deo.html
Hoping more videos are coming!
It’s great to hear from you, Paul! More videos coming soon.
You varnished the rims with “pure” varnish.I myself use Epifanes Rapidcoat teak tint (1 or 2 layers/the more the darker) finishes with with Rapidclear 3 coats. A ; inter fall between layers 5/6 hours,no sanding in between. Semi gloss appearance. My experience with varnish is after a year blissters and losing because the teak is oily of itself.
nice work
What is the difference (where would you use or not use) teak sealer vs. varnish. Would you use varnish on teak deck overall or just the edges thanks
Varnishing results in a glass-like surface that is slippery when wet so it should not be used in places where traction is necessary. Teak sealer and teak oil can be used to help protect the wood from moisture and UV light as well as to preserve the natural teak color while also preserving the natural non-slip properties of teak.
@@sailingnewhorizons excellent thank you. What are your thoughts on cetol vs semco? My boat came with cetol and I hate the orange look. Where would you use or not use cetol and semco? Thanks
Semco teak sealer can be used the same way I use the starbright teak sealer in this video. Cetol is a varnish alternative which does not require sanding in between coats and can be used anywhere you would varnish.
@@sailingnewhorizons thank you so much, very helpful
I noticed in another channels video that there was a shipwrecked sailboat by the same name. It had struck shallow land or something. If you want to know the video just ask me.
The video is over a year old by they way so I admire you if you rescued this beautiful boat and are doing this well in a year.
That is a different boat as ours has never been shipwrecked. Sure, happy to check out the video you’re referring to.
Where did you get real mineral spirits in California? The CARB complient stuff is terrible
Home Depot
Well, if I have to apply this sealant to the whole deck of my 36 ft sailboat with that foam, it'll take my whole life! Any other systems?
For large jobs, it will save time to have multiple people working simultaneously.
isn't teak supposed to be oiled?
Hi Rob,
There are multiple options for taking care of teak, depending on its application. For outdoor teak, it can be varnished, oiled, sealed, or left bare. There are benefits and drawbacks to each of these options. Varnish is beautiful, but high maintenance and slippery. Oil is easy to apply, but has to be reapplied often and can transfer onto other items such as peoples' clothing. We chose to use teak sealer because it protects the wood from harmful UV rays and helps to maintain a "fresh" look. It is also needs to be reapplied far less often than teak oil. Leaving teak bare will lead to a silvery/grey look but does not provide protection from UV rays. So in short, teak oil is a popular option for exterior teak, especially on boats, but it is not the only option.
Perfect positioning of the camera, right behind your back and arm. Well done! Almost as good as your choice of ridiculous copyright free music.
So if you're in Vancouver or Seattle you're screwed lol
Haha! Yes, lots of rain in that region would make outdoor varnish work difficult to schedule.
@@sailingnewhorizons you are admirably a stickler for detail... Will you oil the teak on deck? Also how many more years of life can you squeeze out of those decks... The cockpit looks gorgeous.. It's very nice
Your technique will be quite the effort to do the entire vessel. I suppose it will be worth it... If you have enough sand paper
Thanks! The plan is to use the same sealer and varnish combination on deck. The team is original from 1987 and is still in remarkably good condition. I’m hoping, with proper care, that it will last at least another decade.
Yes, the entire vessel is taking quite some time. Some projects are just not practical for one person...
It is best to have friends help or hire a crew to assist with a project as large as the entire deck.