Last year I did my icebox lid with MinWax Helmsman Semi Gloss Spar Varnish – the oil based version. It is about $19 a can at the hardware store and is designed for outdoor wood. This was test 1 and so far it looks good. I just now did a binocular rack, a book rack, and a handrail I had home in the shed. The handrail is the first thing that will be outside. I randomly came across a long term test of varnish by Practical Sailor and the Spar Varnish was in the test and did a decent job. All the solid color type stuff like Cetol came in behind the better varnishes including Helmsman. It isn’t a fast process, I am using about 5-6 coats and light sanding between coats.
Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I www.dellabarba.com
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