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Turk
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Initially Posted - 03/26/2005 :  14:36:50  Show Profile  Visit Turk's Homepage
Here is my first question about my new (2003) 250. What do some of you recommend for the interior wood to give it more of a shine. Is it all teak? Should I use a teak Oil? It seems very dull and does not have a deep look to it.

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2003 C250 WK #663
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Mosquito Lake/Lake Erie
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Al
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Response Posted - 03/26/2005 :  16:40:28  Show Profile
Turk,

Yes, it's all teak and teak veneer (except for that bogus plastic laminate bilge cover). I can't help you if you want it glossy, but if it were me, I'd sand it and oil it.

Sand it smooth with #400 sandpaper first. Use a sanding block on the flat areas, and a 3M foam sanding pad on anything with curves. Don't be afraid of removing any finish, just get it smooth when you run your hand over it.

Next, wipe it all down with acetone. That removes the dust and the natural oils of the teak near the surface so the teak oil will be drawn in.

Using a brush, lay on a heavy coat of Starbrite Premium Golden Teak Oil (recommended by Practical Sailor). Work it into the grain, especially the areas that are sucking it up. The idea here is to just flood the teak with oil. You're through (for the day....)

The next day, it will be looking better, but when you run your hand over it, it won't be as smooth as the day before. That's because, unfortunately, any liquid (including oil) you put on wood will open up the grain. So this time, Lightly sand it with #400 again, wipe with a teak oil tac rag (no acetone) and brush on a light coat of oil.

From here on it's up to you. You can come back in a day and lightly "buff" the wood with a soft terry cloth rag and you're done for six months or a year, or put another coat of oil on, up to a max of three or four coats. Just finish off with the terry cloth when you're finished.

To me, this is the ultimate finish. Very natural looking, with moderate shine, and a ton of depth, and it's not a lot of work, clean up is easy, and it's easy to keep up. I'm adding teak to my cabin, and when I use this method (on the new, plus the original teak) they match perfectly.

High gloss varnished teak certainly has its place, but be prepared to do a lot of work, as the gloss will show every flaw.
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 03/26/2005 :  17:06:38  Show Profile
Wash it with TSP and then wipe it down with lemon oil.
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 03/26/2005 :  17:38:26  Show Profile
Or use Howard's "Restor-a-Finish" - easy and quick to apply. Pleasant odor, very low maintenance...
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/26/2005 :  19:35:45  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
Have you asked Vic if he put anything on it? I doubt the dealer put anything on it.
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Turk
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Response Posted - 03/26/2005 :  20:23:36  Show Profile  Visit Turk's Homepage
Looks like I'll follow Al suggestion about sanding and teak oil. Just picked some up at WM. I don't believe it ever had any oil applied to it. Very dry and very dull. I tested a little of the teak oil and WOW! Really does add depth to the wood.

I removed the marine head today (we don't have a pumpout at our club or anywhere on the lake). Tidied up the lines and flushed the holding tank. Fortunately it was empty and had some antifreeze added for the winter. Not much smell at all, but, not a fun job. I will be installing a porti-potty soon. Any recomendations of what brand??

Thanks all.

Turk
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 03/26/2005 :  20:59:54  Show Profile
I have the Thetford 135, wish I had a larger one with more holding capacity.

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-toilet-tanks-plumbing-sanitation-1.htm#Toilets%20-%20Thetford%20-%20Portable
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Turk
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Response Posted - 03/26/2005 :  21:10:55  Show Profile  Visit Turk's Homepage
Wow Thedford makes a 585 with electric flush! That looks like a nice idea - hmmm - and if the batteries die?

Turk
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Al
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Response Posted - 03/26/2005 :  21:28:30  Show Profile
Practical Sailor liked the Thedford Aquamate 875 MSD <http://www.practical-sailor.com/pub/28_17/features/4724-1.html> It's an older article (2002) though (and the link is only the teaser...)

Oops! Link might not work. I was afraid of that. Anyway, after the Thedford, they called the Sealand Sanipottie a Best Buy.
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Steve Raffel
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Response Posted - 03/26/2005 :  22:15:54  Show Profile
I put in the Thehford Porta Potti 735 and have been very happy. It is fine for our needs. Defender sells it for $79.95

I also use lemon oil on the interior teak. It works very well and is easy to apply. There is no buildup problem with it.
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PZell
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Response Posted - 03/30/2005 :  16:25:50  Show Profile
Also recommend Howard's. Does a good job & low maint. & touch up.
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