Brian Whatcott wrote:

On Thu, 3 Aug 2006 16:26:20 +0100, "Jinx"
wrote:

Hi All

I've got a 1980 Enterprise sailing dinghy which has got some issues on the
deck, it would appear the varnish has lifted through the winter.
this has left several areas along the edge of deck looking very poor!

I need some advice please.

Do i need to strip all the deck surfaces and revarnish or just strip the
effected areas and reply the varnish?

Can some please give me a step by step of how they would approach this
problem!

Cheers Mark


1) Scrape deck
2) Sand deck.
2A) If deck is still stained, use a wood bleach and repeat step 2)
3) Varnish deck (don't use polyurethane)

Brian Whatcott Altus OK

Brian Whatcott Altus OK

I have used with much success Sikenns (sp?) Ceetol. 2 coats of HLS and a
finishing coat of Filter 7. If weather is OK can get all 3 coats on in a
day.

It is permeable so does not discolour and lift like varnish. After 2
summers and 1 winter it is still looking OK. Maintenance is a doddle.

It is a stain, so use a light colour - light pine. Not high gloss so won't
give a 'classic yacht' finish but it is acceptable and it more fun to go
sailing than to varnish.