Need help with teakwork

[soak 'n fused]

Hi all- I got my 1990 90 HP Nissan out the other day and boy did it run sweet. Need to wash and wax but right now I am turning my attention to my 1979 240SRV Searay. I have sanded down the swimdeck to where I want to put stain or oil on and then some spar urethane. Its been a few years since I have done this and I cant remember what I used for stain. Im thinking it was Minwax but dont remember the color. Does anyone have any ideas for a good stain to put on or any other ideas for this project? I appreciate the help. Happy boating!!!

 

[flashback]

Re: Need help with teakwork

s&f, I guess you could stain the teak, but why? I'm partial, but I think teak is great in its natural color.. you want to clean it with a two part teak cleaner, then sand it and oil it... or put sikkens on it (I don,t like it but it lasts a long time), or if your a glutton for punishment and a bit masochistic, you can put varnish on it.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Need help with teakwork

After a good sanding i use the golden teak oil.let it soak in and do a few coats.Looks great and lasts a long time..

 

[Coors]

Re: Need help with teakwork

Yep, use the oil; varnish will bite you in the butt

 

[gcboat]

Re: Need help with teakwork

Wet varnish is slippery as all get out. Wouldn't use it where I'd be walking. Do what Gary sez', you'll appreciate it in the long run.

 

[soak 'n fused]

Re: Need help with teakwork

Thanks guys for the info- you're right... i need to use the oil. I remember a few years back a guy talked me into stain and varnish. It looks great but yeah the water and all.. seems I used the starbrite when I first got the boat. I just spent part of two days sanding this deck. I started with 60 went to 100 and then I used 220. Its real smooth and the teak has come out good. So I need to put a few coats of teak oil on it and I am good to go!