Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Wood Sealer
Posted by stevendstock on 08/01/08 - 6:58 AM
#1
What is the best sealer for the wood on my Whaler?
Edited by Tom W Clark on 08/01/08 - 7:27 AM
Posted by Tom W Clark on 08/01/08 - 7:28 AM
#2
That depends on what Whaler you have, what kind of wood it contains and how you would like it to look.
Posted by stevendstock on 08/01/08 - 8:22 AM
#3
77 low profile with mahogany, I have to redo it every 2 years, I may go back with black starboard
Posted by Binkie on 08/01/08 - 12:44 PM
#4
Wood sealer is not needed on any hardwood, only softwoods like pine. You wood seal pine before staining so the soft spots don`t soak up too much stain, and look blotchy. on mahogany just thin out the first coat of varnish 10-20%.
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Posted by stevendstock on 08/01/08 - 12:55 PM
#5
Is that what you did on that 13'
Posted by Elmore on 08/01/08 - 1:15 PM
#6
Petit Wood sealer will help fill in the grain on mahogany for a smotther final finish, it can be recoated in less time than varnish, and is easier to sand. You still need several coats of varnish with UV filters as final coats over the sealer.