Hello all,
I’m refinishing my tiller & rudder & have always used Captains varnish in the past.
I was curious if there are any of the newer finishes that might hold up better or is varnish still the way to go?
Thanks!
Tom
I think the concensus here is two coats of epoxy, two of varnish to protect it, and light sanding and re-varnishing every season. Over decades, polyurethane has proven itself.
I think the concensus here is two coats of epoxy, two of varnish to protect it, and light sanding and re-varnishing every season. Over decades, polyurethane has proven itself.
Yes, same here as far as most of the rudders & tillers on my 3 sunfish just need maybe light sanding & a fresh coat.
I’m tempted to use a water base UV polyurethane because of easy cleanup. Do you think the water base finish would adhere to the original finishes ( I’m assuming they were finished with oil base) or would it be better to go with an oil base varnish?
Thank you!
Yes, same here as far as most of the rudders & tillers on my 3 sunfish just need maybe light sanding & a fresh coat.
I’m tempted to use a water base UV polyurethane because of easy cleanup. Do you think the water base finish would adhere to the original finishes ( I’m assuming they were finished with oil base) or would it be better to go with an oil base varnish?
Thank you!