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Section 8
Teak Care
Teak is a unique wood used for marine applications. It is an open
cell wood that is highly resistant to the dry-rot associated with many
other woods and is also highly resistant to marine organisms. DO
NOT coat the teak on your boat with any kind of varnish or
polyurethane coatings. Teak oils and cleaners are available at
marine supply stores.
When the teak on your boat is new, it has a medium brown color.
After a period of time, exposure to the elements will cause it to turn
a weathered gray color. If you want to refinish the teak, we suggest
you purchase a teak cleaner from a reputable marine supply store.
Follow the instructions on the teak refinishing bottles. You should
use these products in an open space with eye protection, rubber
gloves and good ventilation. Be very careful to avoid spilling these
products on any part of your body or boat.
NOTICE
Teak sealers and cleaners can be harmful to other materials. Make
sure you thoroughly remove any spills or excess. DO NOT varnish
teak as the natural oils in teak will cause poor adhesion.
Fire or explosion hazard from fumes
accumulating from rags being stored in bilge area. DO
NOT store rags used to wipe up fuel or solvent spills in
the boat. Dispose of rags properly ashore.
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