I need a sealer for a wooden boat?

Question

I HAVE JUST MADE A WOODEN BOAT WHAT KIND OF SEALER SHOULD I PUT ON IT (NOT PAINT)

Answer 1

you don't mention ow big or what type, so.......

based on 30 years building wooden boats in the Caribbean, my default answer on what to put on wood is epoxy resin.......preferably the stuff made by WEST System.......it gives an excellent seal with great tenacity and abrasion resistance....it doesn't do well in sunlight and is slippery like spar varnish, so you have to paint or varnish over but it will add YEARS to the life of your boat.......especially any plywood..seal the living daylights out of the end grain and happy boating!

Answer 2

I would use Navy Spar varnish. It isn't your typical varathane stuff. It actually "washes" off over time and thus needs to be done every year. My father had many wood boats and the varnish was always mint. All the trim was stained and sealed mahogany and as a kid I remember hours and hours of sanding and varnishing. Lots of work yes but wow, what a result. Something to really be proud of when it's done... kinda like the work you put into building it in the first place.

Answer 3

It is as Capt. John says! I would only add that, since you say you have already painted above the waterline, when this eventually needs redoing, sand it off and epoxy the whole thing, (inside & out if possible) then repaint it all, over the epoxy. (BTW I hope you don't intend to use the gun - assuming you have one for mounting - on the poor ducks! These will certainly kill some, but they will horrifically injure a lot more besides!) -|--)

Answer 4

Complete Boat Building Guide : http://BoatPlans.NaturallyGo.com/?Svg

Answer 5

RustSeal in Clear. It will waterproof wood as well as metal. Apply 3 coats for marine applications.

Answer 6

in the old days they used pine pitch or tar with jute

Answer 7

USE THE SAME KIND OF SEALANT THAT IS USED IN THE REPAIR PROCESS - IT IS MORE DURABLE AND LONGER LASTING