How To Varnish Boat interior Parts

Every time I go to do a boat project and I am not 100% sure of the process I go to the web and search for how other folks have accomplished it.

In some cases, I would find some information and in a lot of cases I wouldn't find what I was looking for when it came to doing this work specifically on a boat.

Here in this video, I am going to review how we refinish and varnish the boat interior for that "glass like" finish.

[paulbriggs]

Marine spar varnish is very soft for floors and prone to dulling. Polyurethane is normally used.

[miamitreasurehunter]

Thanks for sharing these great Tips. I am in the middle of a 1963 Columbia Sabre 32' and videos like yours are a gold mine of information. Thanks again!

Kelly

[philchristiansen]

Hey Gill. Just ran onto your video! It's Phil, was docked down from you on After Five. We are in Pensacola now. Hope you and Debbie have that boat about ready to sail.

[JoeTurner]

Thanks for the tips, nice technique. I must contest your statement at 3:05 however, there is absolutely no need to throw a brush out between every coat. Use some of that thinner to soak the brush between coats. This throwaway lifestyle is too prominent within the yachting world!

[adamusa]

Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge

[glhotka]

Eduardomalpic, I used a gel stain when I was staining the walls so it didn't run. When staining the wood panels in the shop, I used minwax stain and brushed on. I used blue painters tape to protect sections I don't want stained. I hope this helps.

[Svdreamchaser]

Glad you found it useful. I will be adding more and am always thrilled to see others projects also.

[MarkCartret]

The oil from your thumb will be in the finish, and though unseen will over time become a weak point. The perfect circle in the piece you showed, drawer face I believe, proves my point. That was most likely a fingerprint from an earlier stain. Always wear gloves. No matter how clean you think your hands are—the oil is always there. And such beautiful pieces….as you (we) talk spray often ends up in the varnish. Some people spit more than others.
That large piece had way too much buildup. Good video otherwise.

[mynextketchfrontier]

Man your one heck of finisher painter..thank you sir..great job..

[FathomlessJoy]

Nice video. Thanks! Rehabbing an old boat now. Getting to the flooring. When you resurface poly coated teak, do you strip all the way to wood first, or do yo just sand/scotch brite it the surface, then put your first new coat on?

[chrishamilton]

Hello from Australia thanks for the information and video why not use a clear epoxy?

[Superfandangoo]

I’ve quite a bit to do, do you think there’s any benefit to warm the varnish before laying it maybe with a mohair roller then tipping it off? Thanks for the explanation 👍

[spelunkerd]

Any thoughts on the best varnish for flooring inside the boat? My stairs (exposed to rain more than other flooring) are failing first. They have treads so I'm not worried about traction.

[dzynbiz]

Thanx Gill great instructional video. do you recommend spraying varnish on full mahogany interiors? Thanx again, Les

[CDAM_B]

you mentioned building up 4-5 coats to seal, then began applying product right out of the can. were the 4-5 coats the 2-part urathane/1-part thinner mixture?

[Svdreamchaser]

@hangemhigh2000 - Nothing personal taken. I will check out Boatwright University. These videos are just how I went about doing it and the advice I would give someone if they asked.

[boatbuilder]

I would not recommend Helmsman Varnish on a boat or anything that will be exposed to the sun. Also I would not recommend thinning 2 parts varnish to 1 part thinner!
We normally do not thin the Varnish at all and never use it straight from the can.There are plenty of high quality Varnishes on the market although they are at a higher cost initially but will be better protection and last mush longer than what you are using.

[Svdreamchaser]

@dzynbiz - I personally wouldn't do it. Here are my reasons. Please understand this is just my opinion, I am certainly not a painting professional, but have successfully done my own work and do some woodworking for a hobby.
1) When I tested small sample pieces, I couldn't get that glossy shiny look I was going for and
2) I would be afraid of trying to spray in such a small area and not have runs from places where it was applied too thick.

[aleidabianchi]

I know Woodglut has the best woodworking plans.

[jimwilliams]

Sorry to say but Helmsman has no place on a boat. Step up to another level. Total Boat sealer followed by a few coats of Total Boat Gleam or Lust with special brushing thinner. What do you do next? Wax. No more scraping a sack full of flaking varnish off your boat every year.