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| Author | Topic: Console Bracket/Chock |
| Blane |
posted 07-19-2010 11:11 AM ET (US)  
The last thing I want to do is rehash the typical Varnish/Oil debate but I am looking for advice. I recently fab'd up a new teak chock for my console. Prior to mounting it I need to pick a side in the oil/varnish debate. Id like to go with oil for easy of matience but want to ensure the "base" is protected as access as you know is a major pain. Any downside to giving the base a epoxy coat to protect from water on the deck and simply oiling the outside risers? Bottom base as you know is not visable so what is the most robust way to protect it? Thanks |
| dfmcintyre |
posted 07-19-2010 03:25 PM ET (US)
Blaine - I'm assuming that what you call a chock or riser is used to raise a few inches the platform from the deck? If so, there's a third option; coat with epoxy then paint with a two part paint. That can hide the risers almost completely, and almost elminates any issues in maintaining the look. Regards - Don PS - If needed, let me know and I can forward a photobucket link to photos of above... |
| Blane |
posted 07-19-2010 04:13 PM ET (US)
Id love to see some pictures. My email address is in my profile if youd prefer to email vs post here. Downside to paiting is you hide the apperance of the teak. Im ok with going the oiling route on the vertical "risers" which are visabale on the base of the console but certainly the bottom of the base and inside faces which wont see the light of day might be a good candidate for epoxy/paint... |
| dfmcintyre |
posted 07-19-2010 09:39 PM ET (US)
Blane - Here's two images: I've got enough brightwork already on the boat. Went the no-maintenance route for the risers. Regards - Don |
| Gary L |
posted 07-19-2010 11:28 PM ET (US)
The risers certainly look very nice and seem to be a great alternative. Since you have already spent the money on Teak I would highly recommend against sealing it with any form of epoxy or varnish. The reason Teak wood is used is because of it's natural oily properties and this oil resists rot all by itself. Renewing the oil occasionally is the key to maintaining nice teak. The factory risers under my 1974 winged console are 36 years old right now and have been seriously neglected. I have them out now and the teak is in excellent condition except for the mounting holes being elongated. I contacted BW and asked what the factory recommends for this wood. Interlux Teak Oil and give it as much as it will take was the answer. I figure if the teak has made it 36 years and is still good then that is good enough for me. Additionally, when you completely seal teak you take away it's ability to breath and this could cause premature decomposition. The natural oil in the wood is the key to it's longevity in a marine environment. Give it a drink every now and then and it will out last you. Gary |
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