Well here it is winter again and I must begin the long, boring and time
consuming job of sanding and varnishing the rails on the boat. I live in the
south where the sun beats down unmercifully on the varnish. I know it sounds
like heresy but I've considered painting the rails. Maybe a nice grand banks
beige to contrast with the white hull and house. The varnished doors...which
are somewhat shaded from direct sun....would keep their beautiful varnished
look. I know there are jobs on the boat that never end....but I'm  tired of
dealing with these rails. I really do have enough boat projects to keep me
busy until the grim reaper knocks on the port engine room door. What do you
think? Bill

A friend of mine used to own a Bristol Channel Cutter sailboat.....loaded with britework.  ANd he picked and choosed all of the different areas he painted and did a great job of painting almost all of the wood while leaving "accents" of varnished wood.  He ended up selling the boat and got top dollar as it stood.  I think if tastefully and thoughtfully done, it would be fine.  I know I would as I hate doing britework.

Trawler on,
John

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