Re: T&T: Refinishing swim platform
Oliver,
O just coated my platform with Teak Guard from Marine-Store.com after seeing it on another boat. I have not had a chance to cruise test it yet but the other captain liked it. I figure I can always go back natural if it does not hold up. Maybe others can comment if they have used it.
Paul
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From: "Oliver" omoore@lainemeyers.com
Date: Wed, Aug 4, 2010 9:27 am
Subject: T&T: Refinishing swim platform
To: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com
I am about to replace my teak swim platform with a new/old replacement. This
particular chore was caused by an ignorant dock hand who thought he could hold
the spring line without belaying it on a cleat. But that's another story.
Looking at the replacement on dry land I am tempted to make it look
presentable. As background I am a natural teak deck devotee but I do have
bright rails, transom and other stuff. I don't have a clue what to seal the
swim platform with and what to coat it with. CPES? Varnish? Bristol Finish?
Cetol? Any and all suggestions welcomed==even if you just say leave it be or
replacement it with a fiberglas platform.
Oliver
Southern Lady
'71 42-foot GB woodie
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On our previous trawler we had used Cetol prior to using Teak Guard and
switched to Teak Guard after seeing it at a boat show. The transition from
Cetol to Teak Guard was tough, as all the teak had to be totally stripped of
the old Cetol... but boy was it worth the work... We used Teak Guard on all
the teak... swim platform, decks, cap rails, etc... and we absolutely loved
it... easy to apply and easy to touch up as it wears or is scratched... and
it does not show where you touched it up... we went with a two coat process
which gave it a soft luster and still allowed water to get to the teak
itself... four coats and it's totally sealed... the best part of it was
that when you are working with it... it's water based and easy cleanup!
Highly recommend Teak Guard!
We no longer have any teak on our present boat... just steel and rust... :)
Jay E Wigginton
M/V SAILS
Currently lying Great Salt Pond, Block Island
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Subject: Re: T&T: Refinishing swim platform
Oliver,
O just coated my platform with Teak Guard from Marine-Store.com after seeing
it on another boat. I have not had a chance to cruise test it yet but the
other captain liked it. I figure I can always go back natural if it does
not hold up. Maybe others can comment if they have used it.
Paul
I also recommend the Teak Guard. Our winter build out this year was the
anchor locker on the bow, and two large locker/seats along with trim on the
rear deck, all made from IPE (Brazilian teak). Used teak guard on all, with
excellent results.
Anyone have an inexpensive source?
Laura
Narcosis, Long Island, NY