[C320-list] Catalina 320; interior varnish refinish

[mmellon at cruzio.com]

Can someone provide some guidance on refinishing of the teak trim strips
under the portlights on both starboard and port sides?  I had some
varnish damage due to a leaking portlight gasket.  I sanded the area and
then attempted to re-varnish using a clear satin varnish (Behr first,
then Defthane).  In both cases, the wood came out considerably darker in
the revarnished area. 

I'm not sure if the Catalina factory used a sealer before the varnish or
not.  While I am not using the water-based Target Coatings varnish the
factory reportedly uses, I would not expect such a difference in color. 

Any suggestions? 

Thanks. 

Mike Mellon, LaVida 1996 #324