[Rhodes22-list] Routine Maintenace

[Rob Lowe]

Dan,
Someone else recommended a subscription to Practical Sailor.  At $20 a year,
it's not the cheapest, but they accept no advertising and I find it well
worth it.  This month's issue (April) includes an article on Treating Your
Teak.  Once you are a subscriber you can log in and review past articles and
buy any that are of interest. - rob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mary Lou Troy" <mtroy at atlanticbb.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 11:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Routine Maintenace


> Dan,
> If the hull was painted the paint needs no polish - just an
> occasional cleaning with mild soap. I hope other people will chime in
> on the decks. We've just scrubbed the last couple of years. Every wax
> we've used has attracted more dirt from air pollution than the bare
> gelcoat. I've seen lemon oil promoted for the interior teak. The
> companionway framing on our boat is very dark and finally needs
> attention after 10 years. I think I'm going to sand it lightly and
> use a walnut stain-varnish. It's covered by the hatch when the boat
> is closed up so I don't think it needs the UV protection. We have
> teak edging in the cockpit and I use an old can of a West Marine
> product similar to Cetol on that. The can is at least 6 years old and
> I only use a little bit of it every other year. We use real varnish
> on our tiller and keep a sunbrella cover on it when not in use. We
> also used real varnish (don't laugh) on the fake teak table that gets
> used in the cockpit and forms part of the bunk in the cabin. It
> really looks pretty good and has held up well.
>
> Mary Lou
> 1991 R22 Fretless
> Rock Hall, MD
>
>
> At 11:23 AM 3/29/2008, you wrote:
> >We picked up our recycled Rhodes from Stan yesterday and she now
> >sits on our front lawn awaiting the registration and trip to the
> >water to put in the slip.  My question is, now that we own the boat,
> >what do you all use for routine "housekeeping maintenance"?
> >
> >I'd be interested in hearing what waxes / sealants / protectants you
> >use for the deck and  topsides.  Obviously I don't want a slippery
> >deck, but there must be a protectant coating of some sort.  What
> >about on the teak - like the companionway framing and the rail on the
galley.
> >
> >Other recommendations for maintaining the boat in its "almost new"
> >looking condidtion as it is now would be appreciated.
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Dan
> >
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