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swilliams
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Initially Posted - 05/30/2002 :  12:24:51  Show Profile
I was just wondering what the best method of refinishing a tiller is. I've used teak oil on all other wood, but have seen that Catalina Direct sells their new tillers with 3 coats of marine varnish. Thanks!
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OJ
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Response Posted - 05/30/2002 :  13:10:55  Show Profile
I've always used Polyurethane with UV protection - but probably more important is I keep it covered with a sleeve made from Sunbrella.
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frich
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Response Posted - 05/30/2002 :  13:39:48  Show Profile  Visit frich's Homepage
I sanded the tiller down w/ medium then fine sandpaper. Then 4 coats of captains varnish, available at West Marine.

Looks as good as new


Frank Rich
84 C25 SK
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 05/30/2002 :  17:14:25  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
Just finished striping the varnish off of mine. Bleaching the darker areas where water got through and applied 3 coats of cetol. Cetol is easy to maintain and lasts longer than varnish outside. There is a selection of shades from no pigment on up to a honey color.

Doug&Ruth
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Tacoma Wa.
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 05/30/2002 :  17:27:58  Show Profile
I did the same as Doug & Ruth - stripped it, sanded it and applied 3 coats of Cetol a year ago - still looks perfect. (It does have a sunbrella cover when not in use).
Derek
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eric.werkowitz
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Response Posted - 05/30/2002 :  22:07:51  Show Profile
My tiller was very old and had delaminated. I split all the plys apart, reglued it, sanded it, stained it, applied one coat of epoxy and three coats of UV protection polyurethane varnish. It looks really great, shiney , but with lots of character -- just like me!

I don't have a cover, but since I keep the boat in the water I built a "rudder holder" and remove the tiller and store it in the port locker when not sailing.

Eric Werkowitz
C25 #4969
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MattL
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Response Posted - 05/31/2002 :  16:01:18  Show Profile
My tiller also partially delaminated, about 12 inches from the end. Cleaned it up with sandpaper, spread it apart with screwdriver and shot some epoxy in. Clamped it shut and when dried added 3 countersunk screws. Head at the bottom to keep it smooth, and acorn nuts on the top. So far it is still together.


Matt Loeffler
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Cat 25 86'
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Brooke Willson
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Response Posted - 06/04/2002 :  11:53:48  Show Profile
SEVEN coats of Captain's Varnish this winter. And ALWAYS a Sunbrella cover when the boat is idle.

Brooke
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