[Rhodes22-list] Routine Maintenace

[Mary Lou Troy]

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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