I’m in the process of taking the gunwales (and cockpit rails and centreboard capping) on my BR20 back to bare wood. I believe the previous coating was cetol, and it had been looking scruffy for some time and IMO beyond touching up (I also didn’t know which colour). I believe the wood is utile.
My intention is to treat with teak oil instead, the theory being it’s easy to apply, and, although maybe not as long lasting as other treatments, shouldn’t need reapplication too often as it’s not excessively exposed to weather, it’s primary home being in the shed. Also, it hopefully won’t suffer from chips and dings in the same way as cetol.
Just canvassing for others’ experience of this approach? I’ve found references elsewhere on the forum to both cetol and Deks Olje D1, but nothing specific on using teak oil. From what I can gather elsewhere it seems appropriate and easy. I’d also be comfortable with the wood weathering to silver-grey, assuming that’s what will happen and mould doesn’t take over.
Any opinions and advice gratefully received!
Dermot