Andrew,

I also like the look.  Right now it is all dark.  Is the gloss too slippery
to walk on when wet?


On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 9:02 AM, Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com>wrote:

> Joel, if you strip teak and holly sole, you will get darker teak and
> lighter holly. I'm doing the same project this spring (have I mentioned my
> new boat?!), and that's the result I'm looking for. I think the contrast
> between the two woods is what makes a teak and holly sole so attractive.
> After I get to bare wood, I'll build up coats to fill the grain with Petitt
> clear sealer, then lay on several coats of Epiphanes gloss varnish. I'm of
> two minds about topping them with a coat of clear Awl Grip. It's a hard
> durable finish, but once it goes, it's a pain to remove.
> For a lighter look, you may be better off going with a different wood. Ash
> would be nice if you can get it in plywood veneer. Avoid birch, it seems to
> have a bit of a grayish tinge when you varnish it up nicely.
>
> Andrew Burton
> C&C 40
> Peregrine
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>
> On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 8:41 AM, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Last Saturday I took off the sails and dropped off the main for cleaning.
>>
>> Now I'm on to mundane tasks like sewing new velcro onto the spinnaker bag
>> straps and finishing the headliner access panels (3 of 4 are done).
>>
>> I'm considering stripping and refinishing the cabin sole.  I'd like to
>> end up with a lighter color wood.  Which varnishes/coatings are best for a
>> cabin sole?  I'm concerned about grip and durability.  Would you use
>> something like Minwax floor varnish on your boat?
>>
>> Thanks, and Happy Holidays!
>>
>> Joel
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