I've used both Captain's and Flagship. I think the Flagship is clearer.

However, having said that I'm a big fan of Epiphanes. The stuff goes
on easily, you can brush it around long after you think you should
be able to, and it comes out smoooooooooth. I used some on
my interior trim and it looks awesome. It's also very clear.
I know it's expensive but I think it's well worth it.

Matt



"Brian D" wrote in message
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Best thing to do is to buy a quart of each and try them side by side. I
haven't tried the Flagship version yet, but have used the Captains quite a
bit. It has a traditional varnish 'golden' color to it that I really like
and it seems to be relatively tough too. I have used it over Eastern
White
Ash and Cherry and thought it looked great ...to my eyes, much better and
classier than a water-clear finish like the new 'crystal' water based
varathane product has for example (careful with the varathane ...no UV
inhibitors that I know of.)

Brian D

http://www.advantagecomposites.com/tongass

"WWagner406" wrote in message
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Finishing up a Cosine Wherry, on which I used system three epoxy, and
want
the
atlantic white cedar with cherry trim to show through as clear as
possible.
Question: How much of a color difference would I have using Z-spar
Flagship
varnish versus the Z-spar Captains varnish???