Teak

[shiloh]

We are owners of a new Ranger 25 SC. Is it necessary to apply teak oil to the teak trim in the cabin?

 

[Commander Ed]

Shiloh
Have had Sea Dragon since 2009. I know your boat has different teak trim, but I have found that treating the outside teak is absolutely required on a regular basis. I keep the inside shielded from sun - but usually oil the inside down once a year and it has held up well. Sun is the killer. Commander Ed

 

[Just Dreamin']

We have been using Pledge Revitalizing Oil since 2010 and the interior teak looks as good as the day we purchased our tug. Very easy to use so she gets a wipe down a couple of times a year. As Commander Ed noted, you must stay up with the exterior teak.

 

[Pilotnavigator]

Exterior teak we use Semco oil. It comes in several tones, and last a year or longer north of 45 Lat. word so that in the more tropical areas only six months. But it does not build up. Once water stops beading up then reapply. I get lots of comments on how good my teak looks. Inside I was going to apply epifins varnish, but have not yet found the time. I like a smoother finish to the touch for inside work over the raw teak.

 

[Two killicks]

There are product that needs to be applied in many steps with different product, and other are a single application, does it makes much a difference?

Since we are talking about teak, I wonder were we could find a marine teak supply shop in Canada? Anyone have a contact? I want to build a cabinet.

 

[Pilotnavigator]

Google Noah's marine supply they supply finished teak trim pieces, like j trim, doors and spindles etc as well as various sizes of teak boards. They have marine plywood with teak and holly veneer. They are in Toronto. On the finishes Semco teak sealer seals water out and keeps the color or tint you want and does not need to be striped off nor does is build up like other products. It is much better than teak oil products that last only a few weeks.

 

[Two killicks]

Thanks for the tip about Noah's marine supply John 🙂