Cooler Cleats: Teak or Mahogany
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:32 pm
Hello All,
I am getting a new pair of cooler cleats made for my 1989 MONTAUK 17. I am heading over to see the woodworker tomorrow and I am unsure if I should go with mahogany or teak for the cleats. The cost difference between teak and mahogany will not be significant in this case.
The wood on the boat was varnished when I bought it. I stripped off the varnish, sanded the wood, cleaned it, and then oiled it. I like the look of the oiled teak.
I was leaning towards getting the cleats made out of teak, and oil the wood as needed. However, as the cleats sit on the deck they will be exposed to water on a regular basis. I am wondering if I would be better off getting the cleats made out of mahogany and then varnishing them. The other option would be to varnish the teak.
I also plan to raise the RPS and console next year, so the same question applies: oiled teak or varnished teak/mahogany? I would like to be consistent with my wood choice and finish, but also want to engage in "best practice".
Thanks.
Brian
I am getting a new pair of cooler cleats made for my 1989 MONTAUK 17. I am heading over to see the woodworker tomorrow and I am unsure if I should go with mahogany or teak for the cleats. The cost difference between teak and mahogany will not be significant in this case.
The wood on the boat was varnished when I bought it. I stripped off the varnish, sanded the wood, cleaned it, and then oiled it. I like the look of the oiled teak.
I was leaning towards getting the cleats made out of teak, and oil the wood as needed. However, as the cleats sit on the deck they will be exposed to water on a regular basis. I am wondering if I would be better off getting the cleats made out of mahogany and then varnishing them. The other option would be to varnish the teak.
I also plan to raise the RPS and console next year, so the same question applies: oiled teak or varnished teak/mahogany? I would like to be consistent with my wood choice and finish, but also want to engage in "best practice".
Thanks.
Brian