Cetol Marine Gloss

peterb · #1 03-15-2006, 09:09 PM

I just redid all of my teak.

Here is what I did

1. I used this great two part teak cleaner.
2. I used fine sandpaper and sanded down everything
3. Wiped down the wood with Aceatone
4. put on three coats of Cetol marine light.

It came out looking pretty good.

Now for the $64k question. Should I use Cetol Marine Gloss (2 coats)? or not?

GradySailfish · #2 03-15-2006, 09:42 PM

I like the gloss look. Apply not two but three coats sanding in between with 320-400 grit sandpaper.

If you can take the pieces off and lay them flat, apply thick coats of cetol, the finish will look awesome. If you can and must apply on vertical surfaces, make sure you apply thin coats.

edloh · #3 03-17-2006, 09:15 PM

PeterB,

what year and HP are your yamaha? best crusing MPG? thanks

peterb · #4 03-17-2006, 10:31 PM

Twin 1998 150 SWS Yamaha engines. probably about 750 hours on them. They are carb pigs.

Last year (with one slightly warped Bennet trim tab plate) they would top out at around 5,400 RPM's & 43/44 MPH. I just put a new plate on and hope to do a little better.

They love the gas. I would guess around 1.5 miles per gallon. Also, they are a lot of weight to have in the back of the boat, and they each have their own personality. One likes to be choked a little more than the other.

Having said they they are good girls, and I will drive them into the ground. I can shoot out of the hole very good and when I pull up the throttles the boat acts like I have car brakes.

Let me know if you have any other questions.