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Sonny
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 24 Nov 2015 : 17:22:35
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Hi Guys
I have rubbing strakes and a wooden slatted swim platform and need to treat both while out over the winter. in the past I have tried yacht varnish (just bubbles up and falls off) Sadolins wood treatment (good but doesn't seal the wood against damp) and wood treatment which soaks in and looks awful. can any of you guys suggest some sort of treatment that lasts and looks good.
thanks for listening
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df
United Kingdom
5994 Posts |
Posted - 24 Nov 2015 : 17:57:56
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If you don't mind a mat finish oil is the easiest way and simple to touch up during the season as you scrape on locks, I used deks olya on leo, theres 2 types, D1 is the mat one that you just keep applying till it won't absorb any more and if you want a shiny finish D2 goes on top to a gloss finish, the D2 still goes flaky after a while so I just went for the mat approach, the D1 touch up just consists of rubbing with a rag (with more D1 on).
The D1 stops the wood absorbing water and cures hard so good for spongy wood.
Shiny woodwork is a never ending task that I'm too lazy for and rubbing strakes are there to be bashed.
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Deano
United Kingdom
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df
United Kingdom
5994 Posts |
Posted - 25 Nov 2015 : 15:32:06
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I'n even lazier than DF.... !! Is that possible??
No!
Why do you think I've now got a boat with no external wood at all, bloody biodegradable stuff....
I long for a wooden boat, but thats only because I have a wood burner in the house...
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Sonny
United Kingdom
191 Posts |
Posted - 25 Nov 2015 : 22:37:18
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thanks you guys for the info,I shall experiment with your recommendations over the winter as the boat is out of the water in Buckden.
I have used sadolin in the past but I think it was the classic and it covered well but needed repainting quite often.
I haven't come across Deks D1 before so shall have to give it a try
it is the swim platform that I am more worried about as it is very close to the waterline and so is more affected by damp.
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df
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Nov 2015 : 22:53:20
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My fleet is still very much broads based, Leo's up for sale and the replacement wouldnt fit under offord if I wanted to, I think a few of the other locks would be a problem too in anything other than drought conditions, I think it's about 8'10" with radar arch and aerials down.
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flojim123
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Dec 2015 : 13:14:55
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Try Tonkinois varnish from traditional boat supplies in Beccles
2or3coats should do the trick |
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Sonny
United Kingdom
191 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2015 : 12:23:52
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I have a tin of le tonkinos in the workshop and have used it internally and found its fantastic but I was not sure what its like on the outside so haven't chanced it so far.
can anyone on here put my mind to rest on this subject |
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trevork
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Posted - 12 Dec 2015 : 16:23:28
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Could only get this stuff direct from sellers at Jumbles etc at one time. Fella demonstrating insisted it was good for inside and out!
And this from the site!
Well, simply put, Le Tonkinois natural oil varnish is the perfect solution for the amateur user seeking a professional product, and for the professional seeking perfection.
Its attributes include:-
Brilliant penetration, even on oily timbers establishes a permanent bond.
No brush marks.
The tough non porous weatherproof coating is highly resistant to all the elements including U.V. and sea water.
Free of harmful and irritating ingredients, it is perfect for all indoor applications, yet outstrips other competitors for all outside purposes.
Will go on top of nearly all existing products except wax, although on bare wood it embellishes all natural features and colour.
It is particularly good for boats, garden furniture etc.
Remaining flexible, once on it will not crack, chip or peel off.
Its natural brilliant gloss can be matted as required. |
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Sonny
United Kingdom
191 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2015 : 20:01:36
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thanks Trevork shall give it a try as I already have some. thank you all for your help.  |
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wood treatment on my boat
