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Kper
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Initially Posted - 04/23/2013 :  12:37:58  Show Profile
We have been considering the sale of our 25 but if we end up keeping it I have been considering a complete interior refurbishment. Not so much because it needs it but more so because I am kinda crazy that way.

I considered removing all the teak I could, scrub, rewire to my standards, install lighting and equipment, refinish the teak and reinstall.

Am I nuts to consider removing the teak? (I'm not even sure the proper way to refinish the interior teak)
Kyle
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In the barn where we found her...
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DaveR
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Response Posted - 04/23/2013 :  12:45:14  Show Profile  Visit DaveR's Homepage
best way to keep the cleaner off the walls.
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binky
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Response Posted - 04/23/2013 :  12:47:40  Show Profile
"I could, scrub, rewire to my standards, install lighting and equipment, refinish the teak and reinstall." Great, now I'm thinking about that too....maybe next year.
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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 04/23/2013 :  13:14:53  Show Profile
Considering it is almost May, I would concetrate on those items that make your boat safe and seaworthy. When the sailing season ends you can turn your attention to cosmetics. If you purchased your boat mainly to have a good looking rig, and put off sailing, then disregard my advice.
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Response Posted - 04/23/2013 :  13:28:07  Show Profile
It's not as bad as you might think. I got away with a light sanding, re staining (Catalina finished all the interior teak with red Mahogany stain before the finish coat) and a clear coat (or 3). I am in the middle of doing my girlfriends 22 right now, as well as resurrecting our clubs old boston whaler, too much fun.
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Jefffriday
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Response Posted - 04/23/2013 :  13:53:18  Show Profile
tried to get a photo up...
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Response Posted - 04/23/2013 :  13:56:48  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
I have removed the interior teak one piece at a time to refinish it. Almost all of it now has spar varnish over stain. I think it looks good.

Bulkheads will be done in place. I'm not up to that level yet.
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Response Posted - 04/23/2013 :  14:03:48  Show Profile
A simple solution used by several folks here is <i>Howard's Restore-a-Finish</i>, which is a wipe-on, wipe-off material designed for furniture. I recall people choosing their Golden Oak, probably to minimize the darkening of the teak, which has plenty of natural color. With a little care, it can be done without removing everything. You can find it in most hardware stores (if there are any left).
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awetmore
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Response Posted - 04/23/2013 :  14:16:07  Show Profile
Isn't this a boat that you bought about 3 weeks ago? Sail it, a lot, then decide if you want to fix it up or sell it.

That sounds like a great winter project.

There are many previous threads on interior restoration. Check Joe Diver's threads such as this one:
http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=0.52&TOPIC_ID=24798&

I don't mean to sound rude, but have you found the great search box on the left? There is a wealth of great information in the list archives.
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Kper
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Response Posted - 04/23/2013 :  14:20:13  Show Profile
So, it's possible to lighten the finish? My bulkheads are new and the color and grain look great but the rest of the teak is pretty dark.
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Kper
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Response Posted - 04/23/2013 :  14:25:17  Show Profile
Sorry, Alex, I'm in a class in Seattle and didn't have time for searching between classes. I should have done that first when I returned home.
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awetmore
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Response Posted - 04/23/2013 :  14:48:07  Show Profile
I think you'll find that searching is about as fast as asking, and that it often helps you find other information about these boats that you weren't even aware of. When I got my C-25 I spent a lot of time in the archives and learned a lot from it. I also asked my share of questions...

You picked a very nice week to be in Seattle.
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redviking
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Response Posted - 04/26/2013 :  20:36:32  Show Profile
Screw searching... Ask away... We are all bored around here most of the time anyways...

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Kper
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Response Posted - 04/26/2013 :  21:05:02  Show Profile
Thanks, Sten. I don't like to be redundant but sometimes new members have signed up since the last similar post, although that wasn't what I was thinking when I posted.
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redviking
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Response Posted - 04/27/2013 :  11:14:31  Show Profile
Weeks can go by without much action around here... Ask away... If someone wants to compile the collective's knowledge base than there would be nothing to discuss...

Sten
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 04/28/2013 :  07:35:38  Show Profile
I'm with Sten. It's the incremental info that adds value.
I've found that a light rinse with a rag dampened with Murphey's Oil Soap and water (wrung out) will clean the teak. Once cleaned off I use lemon oil furniture polish or Liquid Gold on a soft cotton rag. Looks good and smells nice.
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awetmore
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Response Posted - 04/28/2013 :  19:56:54  Show Profile
I'm fine with the same questions coming up again, but by not using the archives you can miss a lot of great information. Joe Diver's teak work hasn't been discussed in a while and would be easy to miss without using search. It's impressive and would be a shame to miss.
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