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Teak swimplatform finish

Posted By: Mack
Date: Wednesday, 19 January 2005, at 8:46 p.m.

Now that the holidays are over and I have had my annual dose of some good 'ol eastern shore duck hunting, it is time to think about a few projects.

My teak swim platform, which was finished with marine varnish by the original owner, is in need of a refinish. Last year I striped it down and gave it 2 coats of Sikkens. After one season it has worn off in a few places.

A few fellow boat owners have told me that I would be nuts to refinish it in varnish again based on the way I use the boat (fishing and family swim outings). I also have been told that marine varnish finishes aren't really meant to be that close to/in the water. Finally, to UV's many comments, I am not sure that I want to put in that kind of labor into a finish that will ultimately get banged up.

Are there any other options? Should I just stick with the Sikkens and do more coats?

Comments and suggestions from the faithful are greatly appreciated!

Messages In This Thread

Teak swimplatform finish
Mack -- Wednesday, 19 January 2005, at 8:46 p.m.

Re: Teak swimplatform finish
Ed Curry -- Wednesday, 19 January 2005, at 10:33 p.m.

Re: Teak swimplatform finish
Jim -- Thursday, 20 January 2005, at 10:00 p.m.

Re: Teak swimplatform finish
John -- Thursday, 20 January 2005, at 2:17 p.m.

Re: Teak swimplatform finish
Walter Kaprielian -- Thursday, 20 January 2005, at 4:50 p.m.