wombat Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Is just plain teak oil enough? I've been told that you shouldn't oil the outer parts of he frame as it will stain the skin. Is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 The best way is 3 coats of epoxy for waterproofing and then at least 3 coats of varnish to add UV protection. That being said, all these boats need is a coat or 2 of oil. Most here suggest Tung oil, but boiled Linseed oil is good too. If you let it dry before skinning then there is no staining or bleeding into the cloth. You could probably get away with doing nothing, but a coat of oil is so easy and cheap to do it seems silly not to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 First step is use good wood and plywood. Then coat ALL of the wood, oil works, used it for years. A coat of varnish or exterior poly works too. We use that in the classes because of the shorter dry times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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