DKRanger22
Member
I'm curious to learn how the other Classic owners maintain their teak. On the 85' Amberjack, I have always scrubbed with a cleaner and then applied teak oil (typically Amazon products). However, I have always been tempted by the deep, rich, wet look of the varnishes (i.e. Seikens - Cetol), and might give this a go on the new 85' Weekender.
The oil sure is a lot of work, which looks good when completed. The only problem is that the wood needs to be oiled twice per season to maintain that rich look. As I understand it, the varnishes are much less maintaince, only requiring a light sanding and a light re-coat ever few seasons. Are there any disadvantages to moving to a varnish, such as Seikens / Cetol, that I am not aware of?
The teak on the 85' Weekender looks beautiful (no blemishes, very clean). However, the previous owner never treated it with an oil or a varnish - he simpley cleaned it twice per season with Amazon One Step Teak Cleaner.
Thanks in advance for the advice!
The oil sure is a lot of work, which looks good when completed. The only problem is that the wood needs to be oiled twice per season to maintain that rich look. As I understand it, the varnishes are much less maintaince, only requiring a light sanding and a light re-coat ever few seasons. Are there any disadvantages to moving to a varnish, such as Seikens / Cetol, that I am not aware of?
The teak on the 85' Weekender looks beautiful (no blemishes, very clean). However, the previous owner never treated it with an oil or a varnish - he simpley cleaned it twice per season with Amazon One Step Teak Cleaner.
Thanks in advance for the advice!