Before refinishing
Once again, the Admiral comes to the rescue. I think that he likes working on the boat more than sailing the boat and during his week long trip up North, the cockpit seats received a badly needed refinishing job. The prior owner of Therapy did nothing in the maintenance of the teak seats and handholds in the cockpit and the rentless Florida sun and salty air really took its toll. The wood was badly bleached and suffered from many cracks.
Before refinishing
Refinishing the woodwork required a lot of sanding using decreasing degrees of coarse sandpaper. Starting with 40 grit paper and finishing with 220 grit paper eventually brought the wood back to life. Yes, Connie told me to close the companionway before we started the sanding process and I remembered to do so about half-way through the project.
After sanding, we began the process of applying the varnish. To date, we've applied four coats of varnish with a light sanding using 220 grit paper in between each coat. Next spring will require a few more coats in order to bring the woodwork to the Admiral's standards. The only problem with the refinished woodwork? It's now hard to stay put when the boat heels over.
After sanding, we began the process of applying the varnish. To date, we've applied four coats of varnish with a light sanding using 220 grit paper in between each coat. Next spring will require a few more coats in order to bring the woodwork to the Admiral's standards. The only problem with the refinished woodwork? It's now hard to stay put when the boat heels over.
After refinishing