I have a 12' fishing boat.I'm going to put new wood seat into it.I'm going to use ceder as the wood.should I finish them or paint them or leave them plain.NO guessing please
2006-07-20 03:06:00 · 7 answers · asked by jack_pot692000 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
i am a lady but i know my wood, cedar will turn gray, seal out all moisture, last for years, or you could varnish it, or paint it. cedar is a very good choice .happy boating
2006-07-20 03:35:43 · answer #1 · answered by judy3107711 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should consider a spar varnish for the finish or one of the new polyurethane/spar varnish combinations.
I would also check with the local boat repair shop or store. They should know what will work best.
Be sure you do all six sides to minimize moisture entrusion.
2006-07-20 03:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by oil field trash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural finish looks the best. Just make sure you sand it and polyurethane. Oak is a real good hard wood. I would have a tough time deciding cause i like them both.
2006-07-20 03:16:09 · answer #3 · answered by Emptiness 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Epoxy. If it is not a two-part process, with a catalyst, you are waisting your time. To keep it from being too slick, you can add a little sand into the mix. (u.v. light tears up polyurethane and spar varnish)
2006-07-20 03:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use a marine two part epoxy primer then paint. The primer will leave a pretty finish which you will be tempted to keep, but the primer can not withstand u.v. light and will not last unless you paint it.
2006-07-20 06:11:39 · answer #5 · answered by Don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use new ceder you shouldn't stain or treat it for a least a year until it dries out then you can treat it.
2006-07-20 05:35:00 · answer #6 · answered by Mcdixon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I WOOD use teak with spar varnish.
2006-07-20 07:03:47 · answer #7 · answered by moskie257 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋