Trojan Boat Forum

The interior teak of my F 36 needs to be revamped. I don't think it's ever been refinished as there is no real coating that needs to be sanded off, but I think it was some sort of oil. Have used lemon oil on the interior the last few years [at recommendation of previous owner] but I would like to clean it up a little better. There are a few stains from lake water in various spots. I had planned to clean the teak with a degreaser [such as crazy clean] as a local professional advised, then try the new natural teak cetol, however glossy finishes can show up imperfections. I had also thought about giving the teak a thorough cleaning, and then using either tung oil, or teak oil.
What have people done with theirs? Suggestions?

I have used Watco teak cleaner and teak oil and my teak looks like new. I even had a spot that looked bleached out and after the oil was on there for a few weeks you can't even tell at all where that spot was. I like the oil finish because it does not shine and is just softer looking. I can not imagine putting a sealer or any wax based finish on it. Oil it once at the start of the season or at the end of the season and it looks great all year.

When my Dad owned my boat he re-oiled and polyurethaned it all and it's absolutely beautiful. Slick as glass and clean. Definately woke up the tired teak.

I have lots of original Teak on my 1972 F30 and like TADTOMUCH, I use Watco teak oil. First I clean with a mixture of TIDE powdered laundry soap(with bleach) and water. What i like is the oil soaks in so you Never have to sand. My entire helm/cockpit and is still teak and look like new. I can do the whole boat in about 2 hrs, including cleaning......I do it twice a year and it looks great......

jddens wrote:I have lots of original Teak on my 1972 F30 and like TADTOMUCH, I use Watco teak oil. First I clean with a mixture of TIDE powdered laundry soap(with bleach) and water. What i like is the oil soaks in so you Never have to sand. My entire helm/cockpit and is still teak and look like new. I can do the whole boat in about 2 hrs, including cleaning......I do it twice a year and it looks great......

That's a good idea too.

West Marine has a package you can get- cleaner, brightener and oil which I was able to do my back deck with. Real easy to use and looks good- just don't use a very stiff bristle brush and remember to go with the grain.

Does anyone have any close-up pictures after you've finished with the teak? Curiousity is killin' me.

This is the lower companionway. Not everybody likes the high gloss, but it stays like this with little maintenance. I've had boats with oiled teak, and if I had another project, I'd clean it and seal it up like this again.

Looks nice ..... what did you use to clean and seal?

followed the instructions at http://www.yachtpaint.com (Interlux).

Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Wipe with Brushing Liquid 333. Apply sealer coat of varnish reduced 10% with Brushing Liquid 333. PLYWOOD: Follow directions for bare wood. Apply Inter-Prime Wood Sealer Clear 1026.

Afterwards, apply Goldspar in several thin coats. Allow about 2x time stated on the can to dry. I've found the confined spaces of a boat interior don't have the same airflow as wood layed out in my shop. 4-5 coats is about what it takes to create the smooth gloss finish.

Last thing, wear a mask. Everytime I forget to when working with poly products, I get so stuffed up for 2-3 days I can't stand it. The 3M charcol masks do the trick and probably keep you alot healthier.

Mitch