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mojack posted 02-21-2012 08:23 PM ET (US)
I know there's been many threads about the use of Cetol Marine but most on this board were back from 2000-2002. I've removed all of the wood from my Outrage 22 and have sanded all of it down smooth. At this point, I can go any route but I have liked the results that I've seen on my Cypress shutters I made and installed on my home. I used the regular Sikkens products made for this application and 2 years later they still look great. The boat lives on the lift from April to September then on the trailer covered the rest of the year. It is on brackish water but more salt than fresh...I'm leaning to [use] Cetol, except with the clear marine version of Cetol. I know that varnish would look a little better but I think the Cetol would hold up better. I'd really like to hear from some of the guys on this board that have [used] Cetol; share some of your experiences and photos as well as application techniques. Thanks.
macfam posted 02-22-2012 07:40 PM ET (US)
Here is a pic of our former Boston Whaler 25 Revenge WT.
I removed the rear seat for end of the season fishing. This pic was taken
In Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, in the September/October time frame.
As you can see, the Cetol is holding up very well on the teak after nearly a full season (or two, I don't remember if the teak was treated that year or the years before). The boat never had a mooring cover, so it put-up
With full sun & salt.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/macfam/vnydhvndock2.jpg
sailerman posted 02-23-2012 06:20 PM ET (US)
I have used varnish, multi step products like Cetol and various teak oils. A friend came back from a 3 year sailboat trip around the world and told me the favorite teak treatment of the live aboard crowd is Semco Teal Sealer. I received that tip 25 years ago and have used Semco ever since. I usually reapply a heavy two coatings every 3 to 5 years (short midwest seasons). It comes in three colors: clear, gold and neutral. I still know plenty of fellow boaters that love Cetol products and some that prefer varnish.
http://www.semcoteakproducts.com/
"Semco teak sealer waterproofs and protects teak. This durable protectant maintains a protective coating through winter, eliminating the need for deep cleaning. Semco teak wood sealant goes on easy, dries quickly, and provides a non-slip finish.
Keeping exposed teak looking its best is challenging. Varnishes aren't ideal as the natural oils in this wood can cause blistering or peeling. Most common teak protectants are solvent and linseed oil based, and oxidize over time. The oxidization of surface oils causes teak wood to appear weathered or gray.
Semco teak sealer contains UV protection and a mildewcide to eliminate these problems. It can also be used to seal other woods such as cedar, oak, and pine, though you will need to varnish over it on those woods to achieve a glossy finish."

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=166
mojack posted 02-24-2012 12:47 PM ET (US)
Thanks guys!

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Author	Topic: Cetol Wood Finish Durability
mojack	posted 02-21-2012 08:23 PM ET (US) I know there's been many threads about the use of Cetol Marine but most on this board were back from 2000-2002. I've removed all of the wood from my Outrage 22 and have sanded all of it down smooth. At this point, I can go any route but I have liked the results that I've seen on my Cypress shutters I made and installed on my home. I used the regular Sikkens products made for this application and 2 years later they still look great. The boat lives on the lift from April to September then on the trailer covered the rest of the year. It is on brackish water but more salt than fresh...I'm leaning to [use] Cetol, except with the clear marine version of Cetol. I know that varnish would look a little better but I think the Cetol would hold up better. I'd really like to hear from some of the guys on this board that have [used] Cetol; share some of your experiences and photos as well as application techniques. Thanks.
macfam	posted 02-22-2012 07:40 PM ET (US) Here is a pic of our former Boston Whaler 25 Revenge WT. I removed the rear seat for end of the season fishing. This pic was taken In Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, in the September/October time frame. As you can see, the Cetol is holding up very well on the teak after nearly a full season (or two, I don't remember if the teak was treated that year or the years before). The boat never had a mooring cover, so it put-up With full sun & salt. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/macfam/vnydhvndock2.jpg
sailerman	posted 02-23-2012 06:20 PM ET (US) I have used varnish, multi step products like Cetol and various teak oils. A friend came back from a 3 year sailboat trip around the world and told me the favorite teak treatment of the live aboard crowd is Semco Teal Sealer. I received that tip 25 years ago and have used Semco ever since. I usually reapply a heavy two coatings every 3 to 5 years (short midwest seasons). It comes in three colors: clear, gold and neutral. I still know plenty of fellow boaters that love Cetol products and some that prefer varnish. http://www.semcoteakproducts.com/ "Semco teak sealer waterproofs and protects teak. This durable protectant maintains a protective coating through winter, eliminating the need for deep cleaning. Semco teak wood sealant goes on easy, dries quickly, and provides a non-slip finish. Keeping exposed teak looking its best is challenging. Varnishes aren't ideal as the natural oils in this wood can cause blistering or peeling. Most common teak protectants are solvent and linseed oil based, and oxidize over time. The oxidization of surface oils causes teak wood to appear weathered or gray. Semco teak sealer contains UV protection and a mildewcide to eliminate these problems. It can also be used to seal other woods such as cedar, oak, and pine, though you will need to varnish over it on those woods to achieve a glossy finish." http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=166
mojack	posted 02-24-2012 12:47 PM ET (US) Thanks guys!