On Mon, 06 Jun 2005 18:56:39 +0000, Teak wrote:

I am close to finishing a 50's style runabout and considering what is the
best finish to put on the teak decking. It has to stand up over the years
and retain that classic runabout gloss look with as little maintenance as
can be reasonably expected. I am considering 3 coats of epoxy followed by 3
coats of spar varnish for the uv protection. Anyone satisfied with other
glossy sealants that have stood the test of time ?

...Ken

Would you reconsider? Teak decks don't need to be protected. They are more
functional bare (natural non-skid) and IMO more beautiful, too.

As long as you use the boat from time to time, the bare teak will look
nice. If you are NOT going to use the boat, you may have to occasionally
scrub the teak.

If you must finish it, maybe you could just use oil?

If you don't like it bare, you can always finish it later. You won't have
lost anything.

FWIW, I used epoxy with varnish over it on a mahogany table, below deck,
and it worked well for several years, until I sold the boat.

--Mac