Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1971 Nauset 16' refinishing

Posted by Englishg on 11/09/20 - 10:57 AM
#1

Re-finishing the center console on my 1971 Nauset.
have stripped the old vanish off and prepped the console fully to the original wood -
it appears to have marine ply and mahogany through (mahogany on the finishes and MP on much of everything else.

Should I stain the CC before varnish? to get uniformity of color etc? or is it traditionally just a varnish coat? (it did not appear to have a stain on it previously)

I have also heard about wood penetrating apex coats for further protection?

any guidance on either?

Edited by Joe Kriz on 11/09/20 - 12:52 PM

Posted by worleyswhaler on 02/09/21 - 8:24 PM
#2

I am also refinishing a 1971 Sakonnet and I will only varnish and sand lightly between coats. No stain.

(changed to full 4 digit year per guideline #1 at the top of this page)

Edited by Joe Kriz on 02/09/21 - 8:27 PM