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Permalink Reply by chris towles on January 23, 2016 at 3:19pm

What is that stuff? A varnish? Inside hatches you can probably get away with most anything, however good luck trying to keep a clear finish on the gunwales. It's probably the highest wear spot on the boat after the Chines. I use oil on the gunwales. And they still get hammered. But if you are super judicious with keeping the oil on gunwales they will look nice and develop a nice patina. Trying to do brightwork on the gunwales is tough, once the finish breaks water gets in and so much for bright. Oil, oil, oil, oil some more, and you will be stoked.ive seen better luck with teak oil than linseed based oil at least in regards to mildew. I plan to use Dalys sea fun teak oil for my boat, heard good reviews.

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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on January 23, 2016 at 4:15pm

It looks like they have a marine style product. I have never heard of nor read about anyone trying it. You could test it for us!

Rick N

https://www.waterlox.com/

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Permalink Reply by Eric Berry on January 24, 2016 at 9:25am

Hi Dennis,

I have not used Waterlox. I am also building a Honky and am planning on using epoxy and glass throughout the interior. Let us know how you like the stuff. 

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Permalink Reply by Dennis Santino on January 30, 2016 at 11:14am

Thank you for all your responses. I'm currently testing Waterlox. It's real easy to apply, looks fantastic. It's a two stage application, first is to apply sealers, then the High Gloss finish. Here's a link to a You Tube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZAx6upzQf8. (copy & paste).

I was only going to use it on the inside boxes and seat areas. I think it might be best to epoxy the Gunwales to be save.

I will be posting Pictures in next few days. Thanks Again

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