[C320-list] Refinishing the cabin sole

[bruceheyman at cox.net]

Larry,
I bought it for my previous boat which I ended up selling before I got a chance to use it.  I kept it with the intention of redoing the 320's sole with it.  I do not know what Catalina uses out of the factory so don't know what process needs to be followed to insure a good result.  I'll bet a call or email to the Ultimate Sole folks would be able to answer all of these questions.  
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Larry Frank" <WindSwept at stx.rr.com>

Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 07:51:47 
To:<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Refinishing the cabin sole


Thanks I did look Ultimate Sole up.  That is the product I remember from a
boat show.

Have you or anyone else on the list for that matter used this product on a
Catalina 320?  Can it be applied over the original finish?

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Larry,
Google ultimate Sole.  All of the reviews that I've read of the product have
been fantastic.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Larry Frank" <WindSwept at stx.rr.com>

Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 22:31:04 
To:<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Subject: [C320-list] Refinishing the cabin sole


Time to refinish the cabin sole.  WindSwept is a 1995 model and through the
years the sole has taken its share of hits from falling tools, has worn
spots, and has a minor amount of damage at the edges of the removable
sections along the centerline.

 

Having said that it doesn't look really bad and I am not looking for a
perfect job either.  I'd like to improve the appearance and delay further
deterioration. 

 

Through the years I have read others advice on this subject.  I searched the
forums on the website this morning but didn't find anything there.

 

If someone has a thread or writeup on this that has already been written
could you please resend?

 

Recently I read Catalina uses a different varnish on the salon floor and the
other interior teak.  The email identified the varnish for the other
surfaces, but not the salon floor.  What is the varnish used on the floor?

 

Regarding the dents, scratches and other damage - I am interested in the
"tips of the trade" used by others to fix these areas.  I know that sanding
them out is not an option because of the thin laminated teak and holly
layer.  I saw a demonstration at the Miami boat show a few years ago where
dents were fixed by dripping a small amount of varnish off a brush into the
depression.  Just enough to bring it back level with the surrounding
surface.  This was done with an oil based high gloss varnish from a specific
manufacturer.  I don't remember which one.  Has anyone used a similar
technique on their floor?

 

Larry

WindSwept C320 #246