[C320-list] Refinish salon table top and salon wall wood

[Tim Hoffert]

The exterior of my hatch boards were well worn-hadn't been treated in years
by the PO.  The interior had a good amount of varnish and was more of a
reddish tint not matching the color of the wood throughout the rest of the
interior.  I used a heat gun and putty knife to remove the varnish from the
interior, then sanded both sides down.  I took a page from Jeff Hare and
treated it with the Watco Danish Oil-Fruitwood finish.  I used two coats on
both sides.  They have a similar reddish finish to them.  I think Jeff has
some photos of his on the site and mine came out the same.  I just did this
about 2 weeks ago, so can't attest to how they hold up based on my own
experience, but application was very easy and quick.

I also just refinished my steps.  I used the water based Target finishes
from Catalina Direct.  Since the CD site doesn't necessarily list stairs as
one of the uses, I contacted the manufacturer directly to see if it was
appropriate or if it needed a crosslinker additive that Target sells to
enhance durability.  The manufacturer said no crosslinker was needed.  To
remove the old varnish I did the same thing-heat gun and putty knife, then
sanding. These have a very thin veneer-I went through a little on the
edges.  Almost impossible not to go through.  I don't have any affiliation
with the company, nor do I have a lot of experience in refinishing wood.
But, the varnish was very easy to use and very quick to recoat-only an hour
or two required and no sanding.  I brushed on 5 coats of the gloss,
followed by 2 coats of the satin over a period of about 12 hours last
Sunday.  Final product looks beautiful.  Again, can't attest to the
durability, only the ease of application and final results.

Tim
1999 Hull 612

On Mon, Jan 25, 2021 at 1:34 PM Jeff Smith <jeffreyssmith at live.com> wrote:

> David,
>
> Here is what Catalina Direct says about interior varnishes, including
> bulkheads and tables.
> https://www.catalinadirect.com/interior-finish-history/ <
> https://www.catalinadirect.com/interior-finish-history/>
>
> To all - thanks for the suggestions. It looks like Teak Oil or Minwax
> Helmsnan (Spar Urethane I am guessing) is the way to go.
>
> Jeff, ’94, #121
>
> > On Jan 25, 2021, at 1:30 PM, David Nolte <dcnolte at mac.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Something wet got left on our settee table top and stained the wood.
> What would you all recommend for that surface after sanding?
> >
> > We also had a stanchion leak that stained/discolored some of the salon
> side wall horizontal strips of wood. Can anyone recommend how to best get
> those back to looking good? They seem to pretty thin. If they cannot be
> rehabilitated, has anyone had any experience replacing them?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > David Nolte
> > Beach House 0004
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Jan 25, 2021, at 1:24 PM, Steve Martin <scmartin2 at comcast.net>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> A second thumbs up on the Minwax Helmsman.  I've done it twice on Sea
> Monkey.  It sands off and re-coats easily.  I put three coats on and the
> hatchboards are good for ~4 years or so.  Same for the flagpole on the aft
> rail, which gets a lot more UV exposure than the hatch, which is protected
> by the dodger.
> >>
> >> Steve Martin
> >> Sea Monkey #754
> >> Pasadena MD
> >>
> >>> On 01/25/2021 12:48 PM John morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> I have used Minwax Helmsman satin finish for all the wood services on
> our boat. I find it a great product, wears like iron! I have never used a
> stripper but sand off the previous coatings.
> >>> JohnM
> >>> 1999#574
> >>>
> >>>> On Jan 25, 2021, at 12:32 PM, Jeff Smith <jeffreyssmith at live.com>
> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Greg,
> >>>>
> >>>> What did you use to refinish your hatchboards? Also, did you use a
> chemical stripper or sand them down? Mine are sitting in my basement
> waiting for me to select the proper stain/varnish. I have a 1994 with hull
> number 121. Dave Hupe has given me a few recommendations. I am wondering if
> anyone knows the exact stain/color/material? I have my Materials and
> Equipment Log sheet for the boat but it does not list hatchboards or ladder
> steps. It lists Sherman Williams sealer and finish, Satin #9921 for the
> cabin sole. It lists Eco, Water Base, Satin, for the interior varnish.
> >>>>
> >>>> I will confess that I used an off-the shelf stain and then
> polyurethane for my ladder steps. They look okay but I would like to re-do
> these to match the hatchboards if I can find the right color.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks,
> >>>> Jeff, #121, ‘94
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> On Jan 25, 2021, at 12:02 PM, Greg Flanagan <greg.flanagan at shaw.ca>
> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> It could very well be hull # dependant, but my hatch boards are
> solid teak. I have refinished them once in 14 years.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Greg
> >>>>> Hoop Dancer # 1076
> >>>>> Sidney, BC
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> On Jan 25, 2021, at 4:43 AM, Ken McCrimmon <
> kenmccrimmon at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Hi
> >>>>>> I have a related question. I am refinishing the companionway hatch
> boards. Does anybody know if they are solid or is it just a veneer on the
> face.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Sorry, Graeme I don't know the type of wood
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Ken
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> ________________________________
> >>>>>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on
> behalf of Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk>
> >>>>>> Sent: January 25, 2021 7:21 AM
> >>>>>> To: Catalina list <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Companionway hatch repair
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Does anyone know what hardwood Catalina used for the companionway
> hatch-boards?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> The lip on the bottom edge of my top board has split away and I
> would like to make a repair by rebating in a new piece. But in order to get
> a good match I need to know what wood it is.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Teak? Iroku? Idobu?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> many thanks
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Graeme
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> #366, 1996
> >>>>>>
> >>>>
> >
> > David Nolte
> > SuspenderStore
> > 800-393-4508
> >
> >
> >
>
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