Interior wood treatment

[JustStartin]

I'm looking to add some 'shine' to the interior wood on my 19'.  I was thinking about just using a polyurethane.  Does anyone have any suggestions and can you tell me what wood is used inside these dolls?

Many thanks.

[Bob23]

Just:
   On my 23, I made the mistake of using Teak oil one year...it attracted mold like bribes attract politicians. Big mistake. Last winter I scrubbed the entire interior wood (lots) down with a weak bleach solution, rinsed with water and dried. Then I applied one coat of Epifanes rubbed effect satin varnish. I originally tried to rub in on with a rag but I wasn't getting enough varnish on the wood. Brushed the whole interior.
   Presently, it still looks great...no mold and easy to clean...just wipe with a damp rag. It was a lot of work, but well worth it!
   Bob23...mold free!

[Ralph Erickson]

One word:  Cetol!  I use it above and below decks for all my teak.  The finish is shiny, nautical, professional, and very easy to apply.  Won't peel or flake, and lasts for a couple years topsides, probably much longer in the cabin.  Comes in different shades, but I use the original.  My friend Gil (of Suo Gan fame here on the list) recommended it, and I thank him every time I look at it!

Ralph

[Craig Weis]

I worked for about two weeks in the cold spring with snow on my boat deck but electric heater warm below applying MINWAX.

Wax on. Wax off.

Since my boat is an "XL" [one piece fiberglass insert] I don't have a lot of wood, and port hole windows stick out more, almost as much as the eye brows above the ports, than boats fitted with wood.  But the little bit of wood that is used is glowing warmly with MINWAX. skip.

[curtisv]

I use Cetol on exterior wood and lemon oil on interior wood.

No problem with mold with the lemon oil.  Twice a season keeps the wood looking good the whole season.  Once a season is adequate to keep the wood in good shape.

At one point I was considering varnish on the exterior after varnishing the tiller.  At this point I have too many things going on to find the time to strip cetol and put on 7-10 coats of varnish.

Curtis

[Paul]

Curtis:

I had heard of using Lemon oil on the interior wood.  Do you know if it's upkeep depends on temperature and humidity?  Would that work for boats a little further south than Maine?  I'd like to try it, but was concerned about how long it would last here in NC.

Thanks,

Paul

[Salty19]

I suggest sanding well , cleaning with rubbing alcohol twice with clean dust free rags, apply 3 coats of Cetol and 3 coats of Spar Varnish (Minwax).  It will look fantastic and last a long time, especially inside wood.  Plus you'll have plenty left over for the tiller, cabin boards, etc.

Definitely use a fan to provide fresh air in the cabin as you're working.  The fumes are not somthing you want to breath heavily.

[geospencer]

Curtis:

I had heard of using Lemon oil on the interior wood.  Do you know if it's upkeep depends on temperature and humidity?  Would that work for boats a little further south than Maine?  I'd like to try it, but was concerned about how long it would last here in NC.

Thanks,

Paul

My 23/3 is in North Carolina (Lake Norman).  I use Orange Glo . . . which is similar to lemon oil . . . about twice a year.  I treat the wood in the Spring and again in the Fall..

[Paul]

Good to know.  Thanks.