"James" wrote in message
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How about something like spar urethane? I was just up to the Port
Townsend Wooden Boat Show and was looking at System 3's Spar Urethane.
They were claiming it would last about 5yrs. It's damned expensive. I
refinished the swim platform on our 28' Irwin with spar varnish (Behr,
pre Home Depot). It held up pretty well except I made the mistake of
not refinishing it immediatly after sanding so it bled oil. Now I have
to redo some spots. Jim



There's a website done by a guy that tested various varnishes, urethanes,
spar varnish and acrylics for durability and UV protection. For UV, he
determined that there was basically no difference in any of them. The worst
for durability was a varnish purchased at the Home Depot, but I've forgotten
the brand.

I looked quickly for the website but couldn't find it right away. Right now
I am shutting this 'puter down and heading for the boat.

Eisboch