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Rust-Oleum 207008 Marine Spar Varnish, Quart, Gloss Clear

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• Ideal for use on exterior wood surfaces above the water line, including trim, railings and wood furniture
• Oil-based formula expands and contracts with changing weather conditions
• Dries to the touch in 2 hours and covers up to 150 sq. ft.
• Durable coating provides excellent resistance to UV, salt and mildew
• Crystal-clear varnish leaves a beautiful gloss finish with maximum protection
• UV resistant
• Salt and mildew resistant
• Expands and contracts with changing weather conditions
• Twice as durable as conventional wood finishes
• This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

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Trusted to protect valuable marine surfaces since 1921

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Rust-Oleum was founded by sea captain Robert Fergusson after he notice that some spilled fish oil prevented his ship from rusting.

His drive and innovation to protect his vessel from harsh condition still drives the company today. The full line of Rust-Oleum Marine Coatings offer unparalleled performance that hold up under everyday wear and environmental factors while remaining stylish.

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Offering solutions from bow to stern.

A boat is a big investment - one that deserves the highest quality protection available while not compromising on appearance. Rust-Oleum offers a full line of marine coatings to keep ships looking and performing at their peak for enhanced longevity and fewer repairs. Formulated to work in both fresh and salt water settings, these paints, primers and additives work hard to keep maintaining your vessel easier than ever.

• Protect from UV damage
• Resist salt, moisture and mildew
• Prevention corrosion
• Keep undersides algae and barnacle free
• Prime difficult or critical surfaces prior to painting
• Add an anti-slip grip to coatings for safety
• ...and much more!

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Maintaining Your Vessel Both Above and Below the Waterline

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• Lightly Rusted Metal

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Rust-Oleum Marine Spar Varnish is formulated to provide superior protection against sunlight, water, sea spray and chemicals on exterior wood surfaces above the water line. The flexible coating expands and contracts with changing weather conditions in a stunning clear finish. With twice the durability as conventional wood finishes, it is the perfect top coat for your marine projects.

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Rust-Oleum Marine Spar Varnish adds a warm golden glow to enhance wood's natural beauty. It is recommended for exterior wood above the water line.

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Customers like the appearance, durability, and value of the household varnish. They mention that it leaves a gorgeous finish, it lasts a long time, and that it's the best value. Customers are also happy with quality, ease of use, and protection. However, some customers have mixed opinions on dryness and color.

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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the paint. They mention that it is easy to apply and the end result is good. The paint is high quality and works great. However, some customers have concerns about the packaging and shipping.

"...cheap, but it's less than it's highly ranked competitors and it works really well ." Read more

"... It is wonderful and actually a marine product for boats, so you know it has to be sturdy and strong...." Read more

"bought for my boyfriend. used it on his boat and worked great . made the boat look brand new" Read more

"... Excellent product !" Read more

Customers like the appearance of the varnish. For example,they mention it's easy to use, has a gorgeous finish, and makes wood shiny. Some say it leaves an absolutely beaufitul deep coloring.

"...The subsequent coats take less product and add more color, depth, richness and then build to the high gloss finish as you add more coats...." Read more

"...The wood didn't discolor and it looks brand new . This product is very durable and will last a long time." Read more

"...It looks good on bare wood and on dark colored painted wood...." Read more

"...used it on his boat and worked great. made the boat look brand new " Read more

Customers find the varnish easy to use. They mention that the first coat goes on well, it goes on nice if properly prepped, and that it goes beautifully out of the can.

"...this is a good one, thank you for finding it!".The first coat goes on well ..." Read more

"...Started using this stuff a few years ago on my boats. Easy to apply and dries fast." Read more

" goes on well , will scratch . holds up to water fine" Read more

" Easy to apply . Clean up easy. Good drying time to recoat. Rain beads very nicely on finish coat." Read more

Customers like the durability of the household varnish. They mention that it holds up well, is easy to use, and helps the wood last.

"...The wood didn't discolor and it looks brand new. This product is very durable and will last a long time." Read more

"This is the real stuff that the pros will use, it will hold up well ...." Read more

" Durability . Easy to apply, self leveling, I used this on an 8 ft outdoor high top bar, after cringing at prices on line for an outdoor bar...." Read more

"... Shelf-life is maybe 4 months , tops, even when properly stored. That's really frustrating...." Read more

Customers like the value of the foam brushes. They mention that it is the best value and can be purchased in quantity.

"... Good quality foam brushes are inexpensive and can be purchased in quantity. Clean up? Don't bother - one use and then just throw it away...." Read more

"...-o-war and find the Rustoleum as user friendly and durable at a much better price ." Read more

"...It's not cheap , but it's less than it's highly ranked competitors and it works really well." Read more

"...Would recommend very highly at a great price !!" Read more

Customers are satisfied with the protection provided by the varnish. They mention that it protects almost forever, is ideal for protecting outdoor wood, and holds up well to sun and rain. The finish looks great and the door is protected. It has a thick protective coat and is durable and hard, which helps to protect the wood from the summer heat and weather. The varnish has good UV protection and is TBD on durability and water resistance.

"...Easy to use; gorgeous finish; best possible protection !" Read more

"Good quality and much improved over polyurethane. Good UV protection ." Read more

"...It really protects them from the summer heat and weather...." Read more

"...has the same high gloss finish, but i can already tell it's protecting the wood better ...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the dryness of the varnish. Some mention it dries quickly, while others say it took several days to totally dry. Some customers say it runs off, while other customers say water beads up on it.

"...varnish as we are really after the marine high gloss and superior water protection for our outside cedar soffits and porch railings...." Read more

"...It takes about 8 hours to dry to the touch ( in ideal dry low humidity conditions) and needs a bit longer before applying the additional coats...." Read more

"...It was easy to brush on and dried within a day to apply subsequent coats...." Read more

"...bar, but it cracks and separates around the trim and edges, allowing water to penetrate , swell, and rot the wood over time...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the color of the varnish. Some mention that it does not mar the color and gives a very nice golden tint to the wood, while others say that it has a yellowish brown tint and turns the wood yellow.

"...Be aware that although this product says it is clear, it has a light brown tint to it . It looks good on bare wood and on dark colored painted wood...." Read more

"...The subsequent coats take less product and add more color , depth, richness and then build to the high gloss finish as you add more coats...." Read more

"...It changed the color of my bench . I don't like this stuff and will never buy it again...." Read more

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We named this product Lust because we had a rabid desire to create a one-part, high-gloss spar varnish that was super glossy, flowed well, could be hot-coated, and didn’t need sanding between coats.

Until now, only synthetic finishes mimicking the appearance of varnish allowed multiple coats without sanding. They are popular not for their finish quality, but for their ease of application and time savings. There’s nothing wrong with that, but there’s no substitute for the timeless beauty of real varnish. Until now, achieving such a finish meant lots of time and energy spent applying multiple coats and sanding between each. We concocted, we tested and retested, and Lust was born. We were driven by our lust for Lust, you might say. Its unique linseed oil modified polyurethane formula and its rapid recoating capability can’t be found in any other marine varnish.

Build multiple coats quickly so you can see the shine sooner and finish the job faster

Lust has a viscosity similar to traditional European varnishes. But unlike traditional European varnishes, it can be recoated in as little as one hour at 72°F. And again, without requiring sanding between coats. The gloss improves, layer by layer. A total of 6-8 coats provide the best UV protection and the highest gloss. If you prefer a matte finish, Lust Matte provides a smooth-as-satin finish that downplays the shine and lets the natural beauty of the wood speak for itself.

Lust High Gloss Spar Varnish puts the bright in brightwork

Lust High Gloss dries fast, hard, and wet-looking. The finish is smooth and durable, with a gloss level so shiny it looks wet, even when it’s dry — making it ideal for brightwork. To protect that glossy amber sheen, Lust is heavily fortified with UV stabilizers. Just as the gloss becomes glossier layer by layer, the UV protection becomes stronger as more coats are applied.

TotalBoat Lust Varnish Details

• Innovative one-part marine spar varnish allows rapid recoating with no sanding needed between coats.
• Recoat in just 1 hour @ 72°F.
• Gives all types of wood greater depth and a rich, warm, amber finish.
• For interior and exterior use.
• Finish: Ultra-High Gloss or Matte
• Color: Clear Amber
• Size: Both finishes are available in Pint, Quart, 2-Quart, & Gallon sizes.
• For a matte finish with greater clarity and depth, Lust is also available in a High Gloss & Matte 2-Quart Combo Kit that includes 1 quart of Lust High Gloss Varnish and 1 quart of Lust Matte Varnish. Apply the high gloss varnish first to create build coats that showcase the beauty of the wood grain, then overcoat with a couple of coats of matte varnish to remove the gloss and achieve a gorgeous matte finish. In addition, Lust High Gloss and Lust Matte are now available in 2-Quart kits—buy 2 and save!

Important Application Notes for Lust Matte: For a low-sheen finish with maximum clarity, we recommend using Lust Gloss or Gleam Gloss for sealer (base) and build coats. Finish with a topcoat of Lust Matte, which can be thinned with TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 (brush/roll appication) or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 (spray application) for improved flow.

Look Who’s Using Lust

n the December/January 2020 issue of Fine Homebuilding Magazine, Peter Gedrys, a finishing expert in East Haddam, CT, says he got great results brushing TotalBoat Lust on a piece of veneer plywood. Peter says, “Right off the bat, I found that the varnish had good flow characteristics. Overall, Lust is an easy product to work with…the cost is in line with premium alternatives and the dry time is faster.” You can read the complete article in the SPEC section, Great Finds Inspired By Our Best Houses (issue #288).

“Made to improve on slow-drying spar varnishes, this modified linseed oil polyurethane is a worthy competitor.” – Peter Gedrys, finishing expert.

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TECHNICAL DATA

• Application Method: Brush, Roll & Tip, or Spray
• Application Temperature/RH: 45-105°F, relative humidity 0-90%
• Application Film Thickness: 1-2 mils dry @ 3 mils wet
• Typical Wet-Edge Working Time: 5 minutes
• Total Number of Coats: 6-8 (minimum)
• Recommended Number of Coats per Day: 2-3 light, smooth, even coats per day for two to three days. Up to five coats can be applied in one day under optimal conditions. See Technical Data for application details.
• Tack-free time to recoat: 1 hour @ 72°F
• Minimum Overcoat Time: 1 hour @ 72°F, 3 hours @ 60°F, 6 hours @ 50°F
• Maximum Overcoat Time Without Sanding: 48 hours
• Hint: TotalBoat Wood Sealer can also be used on new wood before applying Lust to avoid any reducing and mixing on the first coat. Simply add 2-3 coats of TotalBoat Wood Sealer on sanded and cleaned bare wood, allow to dry for 24 hours, then apply Lust as directed in the Technical Data sheet.
• Color: Clear amber
• Finishes Available (Gloss % @ 60°): Gloss: Greater than 92%, Matte: 10-20%
• Coverage (@ 3 mils wet): 360-400 square feet per gallon; 80-100 square feet per quart; 40-50 square feet per pint
• UV Stable: Yes
• Food Safe/Food Contact Safe (Once Cured): No
• Primer: TotalBoat Wood Sealer can also be used on new wood before applying Lust to avoid any reducing and mixing on the first coat. Simply add 2-3 coats of TotalBoat Wood Sealer on sanded and cleaned bare wood, allow to dry for 24 hours, then apply Lust as directed in the Technical Data sheet.
• Thinner: Brushing/Rolling - TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 , 5-10% (first coat on bare wood can be thinned up to 100%); Spraying - TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 , 10-25% (first coat on bare wood can be thinned up to 100%).
• Surface Prep Solvent: TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep or TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101
• Cleanup solvent: TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep or TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101
• Application methods:
• Application temperature/RH:
• Number of coats:
• UV resistant?
• Units of measure:
• Best for: Rapid recoating, without sanding between coats. Great for brightwork, wooden canoes and kayaks.
• Finish: High Gloss, Matte
• Application methods: Brush, Roll, or Spray
• Application temperature/RH: 45-105°F; 0-85% RH
• Number of coats: 6-8 coats (minimum)
• Thinner: TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 for brushing and rolling applications; TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 for spraying and cool weather brushing/rolling applications
• Cleanup: TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep or TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101
• Coverage: 360-400 sq ft/gal @ 3 mils wet
• UV resistant? Yes
• Units of measure: High Gloss or Satin - Pint, Quart, Gallon, 2 Quart Kit; High Gloss and Satin - 2 Quart Combo Kit
• Brightwork on boats, strip canoes, kayaks
• Gloss, Satin
• Clear amber
• Brush, Roll, or Spray
• 45-105°F; 0-85% RH
• 4-6 (minimum)
• TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 for brushing and rolling applications; TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 for spraying and cool weather brushing/rolling applications
• TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep or TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101
• 360-400 sq ft/gal @ 3 mils wet
• Pint, Quart Kit, 2 Quart Kit, Gallon Kit
• A natural-looking finish on brightwork, wooden canoes, kayaks, signage, artwork. Easy cleanup with soap and water.
• Gloss, Satin (Low Sheen)
• • Halcyon Amber Gloss - Clear gold/amber • Halcyon Clear Gloss - Clear, with very slight amber undertones • Halcyon Clear Satin - Clear, with very slight amber undertones
• Brush, Roll & Tip, or Spray
• 50-90°F; 0-90% RH
• 2-3 (minimum)
• Water (up to 20%, but is usually not needed)
• Mild soap and water
• 80-100 sq ft/qt @ 3 mils wet
• Pint, Quart, 4 Quarts. NOTE: Satin finish is not available in a 4 Quart size.
• Pre-varnish treatment for 1-part varnish. Seals wood so varnish is available for the finish coats - no sanding needed between coats.
• 2-3 (typically)
• TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100, for brushing and rolling applications; TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101, for spraying and cool weather brushing/rolling applications
• 60-100 sq ft/qt @ 3 mils wet
• Yes, but needs to be coated with varnish.
• Quart, Gallon

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Can lust varnish be used to overcoat non-varnish wood finishes, can i overcoat lust spar varnish with other varnishes, can lust be applied over other varnishes, can this marine varnish be applied over wood oils, can it be applied over wood stain, is lust a hard enough finish for use on a table top or coffee table, can lust be used as a clear coat over paint, does lust spar varnish dry clear, or does it have a color, what is the best way to apply this varnish, do you need to thin lust, what do you thin this varnish with, how long do i have to wait before applying another coat, do i need to sand between coats, what is the typical coverage, what is the temperature range for application, how do i maintain the varnish finish over time, how do you clean brushes after varnishing with lust.

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What’s the best varnish for your yacht?

Varnishing your yacht is an essential part of its care and maintenance. The benefits are twofold: yacht varnish protects your boat from the elements, while also giving it a beautiful shiny finish. But with so many different yacht and marine varnishes to choose from, it can be difficult to know which one is best for your boat. In this article, we’ll run through some of the most popular types of yacht varnish on the market to help you choose the right option.

What is yacht varnish?

Yacht varnish is an extremely durable solvent-based coating that is designed to protect the wood that yachts are made of and stop it decaying over time. Most varnishes are made up of a penetrating oil, resin and solvent. Although most yacht varnish is applied with a brush, it is possible to buy yacht varnish spray.

Different types of yacht varnish finish

There are many different types of finish to choose from, so you’ll need to know a little about them to decide which is the best yacht varnish for you.

Clear yacht varnish

A clear yacht varnish does what it says on the tin: it will create a transparent, glossy finish that does not alter the colour of the wood it is applied to.

Matt yacht varnish

Using a matt coloured yacht varnish will result in a dull, non-shiny finish that does not reflect light. This can be ideal for hiding flaws or imperfections in wood.

Yacht varnish satin

A satin varnish falls between clear and matt. This type of finish will create a pearl-like sheen, without being overly shiny or reflective.

Yacht varnish brands

There are various brands that produce yacht varnish. Here are a couple of the most popular:

Screwfix yacht varnish

Screwfix is a retailer in the UK that sells a variety of products, including hardware and building supplies. They may carry different brands and types of yacht varnish. Yacht varnish provides resistance to water, UV rays, and other environmental elements. Yacht varnishes often contain additives to enhance their durability and performance in marine conditions.

Ronseal yacht varnish

A durable, long-lasting marine varnish for wood that flexes with the movement of the wood and resists peeling and cracking. This varnish is slightly more pricey than the Screwfix varnish, but gets great reviews. You can buy the Ronseal brand of yacht varnish in B&Q and other retailers.

How to varnish your yacht

Varnishing a yacht is fairly straightforward, if a little time-consuming. First you’ll need to carefully sand down the entire surface that you want to varnish to get it looking smooth. Then use a soft brush to wipe off any excess dust and debris, since you don’t want it getting trapped in the varnish. Finally, use a paintbrush to coat the yacht with varnish. Leave it to dry for the recommended amount of time on the tin, then apply additional coats as required. Always check the instructions of your varnish type, and if unsure consult with an expert before starting.

How long does it take for yacht varnish to dry?

Yacht varnish generally takes 4 – 6 hours to dry, although you should check the instructions for the specific product you’re using. You’ll probably want to do two or three coats of varnish, leaving sufficient drying time in between coats.

Is yacht varnish good for decking?

This depends on the product you choose. Some yacht varnish is suitable for decking, while others are not because they do not have an anti-slip formula.

Is yacht varnish good for floors?

Yacht varnish should not be used as an indoor floor varnish. It is difficult to dry indoors, and contains chemicals that can be toxic if it is not used correctly.

Is yacht varnish safe for animals?

Yacht varnish is solvent-based and contains toxic chemicals, which means it should not be used for varnishing animal enclosures (for example, rabbit hutches or reptile enclosures).

What is yacht varnish used for?

Yacht varnish is used for sealing and protecting wood on boats and yachts. It is also commonly used for outdoor items such as wooden doors, window frames or pergolas.

What type of varnish is yacht varnish?

Yacht varnish is a solvent-based outdoor varnish that is extremely durable. It is usually made up of tung oil and polyurethane resin. 

What is the best varnish to use on a boat?

The type of varnish that is best for your boat will depend on the type of wood your boat is made from and the finish you are looking for. Tung oil varnish is a safe bet for most boats, or you may prefer to use a one-part polyurethane varnish for added durability.

What is the difference between yacht varnish and outdoor varnish?

In general, yacht varnish dries quicker and is designed for marine conditions, so it’s likely to be more durable than outdoor varnish. However, yacht varnish is unlikely to have an anti-slip formulation, making it unsuitable for decking around the home.

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The Best Marine Varnish: Exterior Wood Finish Tests

Two-part varnishes leading in durability as long-term test reaches 24-month mark..

Like spotting land after a long passage, were glad to say that the end of our long-term exterior wood finishes test is finally on the horizon. Time, weather, and Southwest Floridas unrelenting sunshine have clearly taken their toll on the test panels over the last 24 months, and as the evaluation moves into its third year, only 19 of the original 54 test products will continue on in our survival-of-the fittest finish matchup. Given that most wood coatings are rarely expected to last longer than two years in the marine environment-particularly in super-sunny locales-its no surprise that we’ve seen more significant changes in the coatings in the last six months than we had in previous checkups.

Our search for the ideal wood finish-relatively easy to apply, easy to maintain, lasts multiple seasons, and is affordable-began in 2007 when we took a look at the different types of exterior wood finishes on the market, their pros and cons, and how easy they were to apply ( one-part varnishes , August 2007; varnish alternatives , October 2007; two-part varnishes , December 2007; teak oils and stains , April 2008). Launched in 2008, the long-term panel test aimed to determine which type of coating offers the best and longest protection and which products stand out among their peers.

We hope the comparison enables readers to decide which finish best matches their own taste, potential labor investment, and wood protection needs.

We’ve rated the test products every six months and reported on the coatings durability in the May 2009 issue ( six-month checkup ), December 2009 issue ( 12 months ), and January 2011 ( 18 months ) issues. Here, we offer the two-year report on the survivors.

How We’re Testing the Marine Varnishes

Testers applied dozens of exterior wood finishes (22 one-part varnishes, six two-part varnishes, 18 synthetics and satins/varnish alternatives, and eight teak oils and sealers) to small panels of bare solid teak. Each was assigned a number for blind judging and was applied per manufacturers instructions. If makers gave a range for the number of coats to apply, testers went with the minimum.

Initial testing rated each products ease of application and original gloss and reflective qualities. In the summer of 2008, the test panels were mounted on a wooden rack (aka: The Rack), which was set up in an unobstructed area on the roof of the PS workshop in Sarasota, Fla., to ensure that all panels received the same amount of weather exposure. The top part of each panel was covered to create a control area that testers used for comparison over time. Every six months, we disassembled The Rack and rated the panels on how well their coating integrity, gloss, and color had fared over time with constant exposure to the elements.

The test was designed as an endurance test, a fight to the finish, so we have not done any maintenance coats or touch-ups to the test panels. These products can be expected to have much longer lifespans if they are regularly maintained.

How We’re Rating the Marine Varnishes

Testers rate each panel on three long-term performance criteria: coating integrity, gloss retention, and color retention. Excellent and Good coating integrity ratings mean that no maintenance is needed; a Fair indicates that its time for a maintenance coat; Poor means the fat lady has sung, and the coating would need to be removed and re-applied. Excellent ratings are given only to those with an uncompromised coating. This time, panels with Poor and Fair- coating integrity were pulled from the test.

Color and gloss retention ratings are relative to the panels original finish. Initial gloss and ease of application are relative to the field within each coating category; these were assigned immediately after the panels were coated.

It was tougher to pick Recommended coatings at the two-year mark, as most wood finishes aren’t intended to go that long without maintenance. One-part varnishes that earned PSs recommendation this go-round were rated Fair for coating integrity (none rated better than Fair ) and had no Poor ratings. Recommended two-part systems rated Good or better for coating integrity with no Poor ratings. No varnish alternatives or teak oils/sealers were recommended at two years.

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What we found.

What a difference a season makes! With the exception of a few two-part products, the test coatings had lost their sparkle at the two-year mark. Ratings slipped across the board. The UV abuse had obviously taken its toll, sucking the life out of most of the coatings, particularly the clear finishes.

Those clinging to life with Fair coating integrity are still protecting the wood, but they’ve lost their looks. In the real world, all of the one-part varnish and varnish alternative test panels would be due for a maintenance coat, and some-like HMG K Type Varnish, West Marine WoodPro Plus (rebranded Epifanes Rapidclear), and Ace Spar Varnish-would be overdue.

The biggest overall decline was within the one-part varnish test group: Not a single one rated better than Fair for coating integrity or gloss retention, and nearly half of the test field was retired after this rating round. Just six months before, eight of the 19 products rated Good for coating integrity and six rated Good for gloss retention. In 12 months, seven dropped from an Excellent coating integrity to a Fair.

The one-part varnishes offering the most protection after two years are Detco Crystal, Le Tonkinois Vernis, and Pettits Z-Spar Captains 2067. However, their extended protection comes with tradeoffs: Detco rated only Fair for application, Le Tonks gloss started to slip after one year, and Pettits 2067 started losing its original color after 12 months.

One hardware store varnish has surprisingly held its own over the long haul: Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane. At half the cost of the Recommended one-part varnishes, Minwax slacked in the color retention department, but it has proven its multi-season durability.

Four of the nine varnish alternatives have been voted off The Rack after two years, and none performed well enough to earn our recommendation for two-year wood protection.

The Cetol products are still at the head of the pack, albeit a somewhat mangy-looking pack. The cloudy, opaque look of the Cetol Marine and Marine Light products may not appeal to everyone, but the fact they’ve maintained their color for more than a year is a good example that higher-solids finishes tend to offer better UV protection.

The Cetol Natural (with gloss) test panel fell from a Good coating integrity six months ago to being dropped from testing. Its performance mirrors what we’ve seen in the field: Give it a little loving once a year with a scrubby pad and a fresh coat, and it’ll last the long haul.

Its taken two years, but the two-part varnishes are finally starting to show their age. Surprisingly, the first products to be dropped from this group are two that performed well in past PS tests: Bristol Finish and Honey Teak. This is likely because the life of a wood finish in Florida is always going to be shorter than in our past test locales in New England.

The other two-parts are still holding up well, with Interlux Perfection and Nautiking Nautithane offering uncompromised protection and better-than-expected gloss after 24 months. Perfection has been reformulated since the test began and is now sold as Perfection Plus.

The temporarily discontinued (since 2009) Smiths Five Year Clear has also proven to be a top-notch finish, but its not available at this time.

While HMG Acrythane XSC didn’t earn our Recommendation this time, it was a top 18-month finish, it still looks good, and it costs less than the Nautithane.

Conclusions About Exterior Varnishes

After two years of testing, we’ve come to accept that perhaps there’s no Holy Grail of exterior wood finishes. It would appear, unfortunately, that we can’t have it all: easy to apply, easy to maintain, long-lasting protection, and a budget-friendly price tag. The reality is that, like much in life, wood protection is all about compromise and balancing your needs with your wants.

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, and the boat owner who finds gratification in the wet, glossy look of a two-part varnish borne of painstaking preparation and careful application will weigh our test data much differently than the one who regards brightwork maintenance as a masochistic endeavor. For the latter, we recommend seeking out a varnish alternative (easy to apply, easy to maintain) that suits your tastes. With modest maintenance, the Cetol products with gloss overcoats have proven to be the most durable.

For areas where slippery-when-wet coatings wont do, Cetol Natural (without gloss overcoat) or our top-pick teak oil, Star brites Tropical Teak Sealer (classic teak) should be considered. The Star brite will need to be reapplied every three or four months.

If you’re looking for a harder, more abrasion-resistant finish that’ll make it past the year mark, check out the top one-part varnishes like Detco Crystal or Pettits Z-Spar Captains 2067. Boat owners in sailing areas that see less sunshine than our Florida test site should also consider Pettits Flagship 2015 or Captains 1015. One-part varnishes require a little more work upfront and quick attention when they are scratched or dinged, but they also offer a more traditional, high-gloss look. The one-part varnishes in our test slipped dramatically after a year and half, so we suggest an annual maintenance coat, whether they look like they need it or not.

As this test has shown, when it comes to long-lasting protection and gloss, two-part varnishes just can’t be beat. They may be a pain to apply-and should you let the coating fail, you had better invest in a heat gun-but their durability is unmatched.

The top two-part after two years of testing was Interlux Perfection. Because we’ve not yet tested the reformulated Perfection, the top pick honors go to Nautikings Nautithane. While its price tag ($120 per quart kit) is a bit hard for most of us to swallow, Nautithane earned across-the-board Good ratings after two years.

Practical Sailor often supplements panel testing with product challenges aboard our test boats to see whether top products still earn their keep in the real world and to try out new products. Two such evaluations are our exterior wood finish tests.

In the January 2011 issue, we introduced a head-to-head matchup of varnish alternatives—market-newcomer PolyWhey from Vermont Natural Coatings versus perennial favorite Interlux’s Sikkens Cetol Natural Teak—that had been applied to our Cape Dory 25 test boat. For that test, we’ve just let nature run its course: no band-aid touchups, no maintenance coats, no freshwater rinses, no TLC at all.

Comparatively, we’ve been testing Cetol Natural aboard our Chesapeake Bay-based Union 36 test boat, where it was laid on with the Cetol gloss overcoat in 2008; in this evaluation, testers have applied annual maintenance coats and given the coating regular TLC. Here’s the latest on both of these tests:

PolyWhey vs. Cetol Death Match

In the fall of 2010, testers applied three coats of Caspian Clear PolyWhey to the coamings and companionway trim on the Cape Dory, which is sailed several times a week and lives on a mooring in Sarasota Bay, Fla. We also applied Cetol Natural to the boat’s toerail, and previously had applied it to the tiller and forward hatch trim.

PolyWhey is a unique wood finish that uses whey protein, a by-product of the cheesemaking process, as a binder. It’s touted as a more eco-friendly and more sustainable coating than petroleum-based polyurethanes, which can have up to 75 percent more volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Consistently among the top varnish alternatives in PS’s tests, Cetol Natural is not as muddy-looking as its predecessors, Cetol Marine Light and Cetol Marine—like the Caspian Clear, it allows the wood’s natural grain to show and has a low gloss.

As far as application, both the Cetol and PolyWhey are quick and easy to apply, with much shorter recoat times than hard varnishes and less (or no) sanding between coats. The main difference that we found in these two finishes was with durability.

The PolyWhey turned out to be a much softer coating than the Cetol. It held up for about two months, but after three months, it was in need of a recoat, and at six months, it needed a total takedown—and Cetol had emerged as the death-match victor.

The PolyWhey on the coaming was the first to go: Where crew backs often lean against the wood, the finish was all but gone after four months. The PolyWhey on the companionway slides held on for about that long, but by six months, they were ready for a do-over as well.

The Cetol on the toerail was in need of a few touchups after six months, mostly in areas where fenders and docklines came in contact with it. But the tiller and hatch trim were still fairly well-protected almost a year after application. Although we’d recommend a maintenance coat at this point, testers plan to see how many more months we can eek out of the coating before we reach the point of no return.

Bottom line : We applaud VNC’s efforts to offer a “green” wood finish—and their creative recycling of dairy industry “trash”—but we can’t recommend it over Cetol for an exterior coating in the marine environment.

Cetol with Overcoat

Testers applied three coats of Cetol Natural with Cetol Marine Gloss overcoat to the Union in March 2008. Once a year, we scuff it up with a 3M pad, give it a freshwater rinse, and brush on a maintenance coat.

Compared to a clear, glossy varnish, it looks decent and the maintenance regimen is more realistic for our tastes and available time. However, one downside to softer, varnish alternative coatings—even those with an overcoat—is that they don’t stand up as well as hard finishes to dings and abrasion. Example: The Union’s toerail has one place in need of touching-up where a fender line wore away the finish. (See photo above.)

Bottom line : The Cetol Natural with overcoat has held up very well. While applying the topcoat may mean added effort, both our panel tests and test-boat evaluations have shown that the coating will last much longer and need fewer bandaids if the soft Cetol is protected with the semi-hard topcoat.

Teak oils and other naturally based finishes like PolyWhey, need maintenance coats every few months. Their chemical cousins, however, like Cetol, have proven they can offer good protection with only annual nurturing and the occasional touchup.

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I’m surprised you didnt include Alwood from Awlgrip

Search Awlwood on the website. We have a couple reports. October 2014 (chandlery), and June 2015 issues. Download the PDFs, because the tables haven’t been loaded online yet. It is broadly comparable to Sikkens Cetol.

opps, Awlwood not alwood

All very interesting……The “bottom line” is just flush the line in fresh water.

Thank you for the great info. I am going order year of Practical Sailor.

What is your opinion of covering a 2 part varnish with a one part?

It is certainly a comprehensive test. I’ve taken the journey of sticking with one of your “good” one part varnishes, Epiphanes Wood Finish gloss 10 coats with Epiphanes final two matte finishes. I’ve been quite impressed with it over the past 8 years on both my Cape Dory Typhoon and my Alberg 30. My conclusion is, read your directions carefully and be patient through all phases of application. Teak requires a caregiver! Great read especially during this pandemic period.

Great review. Your test is useful for me because I want to buy but dont know which product is the best. I must say that I like all of those mentioned above and price is really cheap. It’s always good to hear other input.

You missed out Pettit’s Gold, a water-based varnish. I have used it, and it’s great. For long life? Too soon to tell. Cetol has mostly been a disaster, especially with the Gloss overcoat. Applying Cetol can be tantamount to vandalism.

That’s really nice post. I appreciate your skills. Thanks for sharing.

Did you continue with testing to date, I am after a product that want yellow or bloom because of constant direct sunlight. I am in the North West of Australia where the temp at it’s coolest is 30+ Celsius for a couple of months and peeks over 50 + Celsius for a lot more than the couple of cooler months.

I use Rust-Oleum 207008 Spar Varnish. So much better than those water-based varnishes. This stuff protects almost forever. We used to use this kind of spar varnish in the Navy to protect the woodwork exposed to salty air.

The Interlux Varnish became my favorite varnish on teak fixtures when I tried it out 2 years ago. This is because of the immense difference it makes in the way it lends my pulpit or anything made of teak with a sophisticated, good-as-new finish.

It’s strange that you call out Pettit Z-Spar Captains 2067 as a top performer in the conclusions, but it’s not shown in the chart. Those Pettit products that are included in the chart don’t appear to be top performers. I’m confused.

After less than a year the Bristol finish I used on my boat looks terrible and will have to be removed. The folks at Bristol are absolutely no help at all. Their disclaimer is that they know nothing about boats. I most strongly advise against using this product for marine application. I have photos taken immediately after application, two months after, and eight months after if anyone is interested. By the way, the problem manifested on well prepped old teak and well prepped new teak. Could have just been a bad batch of finish but as I said, the folks at Bristol were no help. I ADVISE AGAINST USING BRISTOL FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS

I’m certain that the analysis of marine varnish was expensive and time consuming but one area that could benefit many subscribers if it was conducted continuously. Practical Sailor is the only place that I can rely on for accurate, up-to-date information on the products I need and use.

This is an important maintenance topic to me. Maintaining brightwork is a lot of labor. This article was last updated in June 2020. I would appreciate an update. I have been using Epifanes clear high gloss varnish for the last five seasons. It gives a good finish but it needs to be touched up one a year even though my boat is under cover for six months of the year. I sail on Lake Erie.

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Ronseal Yacht Varnish is a traditional outdoor varnish, ideal for use on bare wood or over existing solvent-based finishes, such as varnish. It protects exterior wood against the elements, and it is flexible so it will not crack, peel or blister.

Please Note: This product is not suitable for use on painted wood or decking.

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• Lightly sand the surface to remove any loose wood fibres, then clean with a lint-free cloth dampened with methylated spirits and leave to dry before varnishing
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I unfortunately do not have the time to take a trip to Pavlovsky Posad.

Where exactly are you staying?

Thank you for your answer!

I am staying near Pavelskaya.

It's difficult reading your link in Russian.

Platki is an official distributor of PP shawls so you are getting the real deal there.

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Russia Sends Nuclear Fuel Across Arctic on Ship with History of Safety Violations

Weeks after sending crude oil on non-ice class tankers through the Arctic, Russian authorities shipped nuclear fuel across the Northern Sea Route on a cargo ship not specialized in the transport of nuclear fuel. Ship records also show a host of safety deficiencies during past inspections. The nuclear fuel traveled from Murmansk to Pevek to resupply the floating nuclear power plant Akademik Lomonosov.

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Five years after towing the world’s only floating nuclear power plant into the Arctic, Russia’s State Nuclear Energy Corporation, Rosatom, delivered a fresh batch of nuclear fuel to the facility.

The nuclear material traveled along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) from Murmansk to Pevek aboard the cargo ship Smp Arkhangelsk . 

Ship records indicate that the vessel has a long history of safety violations and deficiencies recorded during inspections over the last decade. The vessel’s owner, Northern Shipping Company, has also been under sanctions by the US since May 2022. 

The transport of nuclear fuel customarily occurs on highly specialized vessels under strict international guidelines. The carrying of nuclear fuel on a conventional cargo ship across the Arctic’s icy waters is a cause for concern, according to industry experts interviewed by HNN. 

The nuclear fuel was manufactured by Rosatom fuel company “TVEL” in Elektrostal near Moscow before it was dispatched aboard Smp Arkhangelsk from Murmansk on September 15. The vessel arrived in Pevek 10 days later and took up position next to Akademik Lomonosov.

Based on satellite images analyzed by HNN the transfer of fuel took approximately 10 days.

A history of deficiencies

The vessel, constructed in 2002 by Damen Shipyard in Romania, has passed through the hands of seven different owners before arriving with its current operator, Northern Shipping Company. 

Port inspections going back more than a decade reveal violations ranging from missing voyage data recorder, lack of rescue boats and defect fire pumps, to inoperative auxiliary engines and MARPOL pollution prevention violations. 

While some of the violations were minor and none were severe enough to necessitate the detention of the vessel, they do paint a picture of an aging ship with ongoing deficiencies. Available public records also do not show any inspections since 2021.

“Considering this a voyage with dangerous cargo, it is pushing the limits,” explains Sigurd Enge, Senior Advisor on Shipping at Bellona Foundation, an international environmental NGO headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

“The risk connected to this vessel, on the Northern Sea Route in October is high, and based on their [safety inspection] track record, is very high,” continues Enge, who is one of the most experienced advisers at Bellona, working on marine safety.

“The Port State Controls with violation indicates that there is a high risk that an incident can occur. And with a history of lack of safety equipment, inadequate propulsion and auxiliary machinery, certificates and fire pumps, an incident can quickly turn into a serious event in terms of firefighting, safety equipment and skills.”

Not following international customs

The transport of nuclear materials in international waters is highly regulated, with a short list of specialized vessels, such as British freighters Pacific Egret or Pacific Grebe , doing the work. Nuclear material must also be stored in highly secured containers. 

The use of a ship not specialized in the transport of nuclear fuel shows limited options available to Russia “as there are ships that carry out this type of loading in Europe, for example,” explains Hervé Baudu, Chief Professor of Maritime Education at the French Maritime Academy (ENSM)

“This is clearly a case where Russia is proceeding in its own waters and territories with the means at its disposal. Admittedly, the ship does not comply with international requirements, but let's hope that the containers carrying the waste or fuel do,” he continues.

Based on the type deficiencies and where they were registered the ship is “not used to international customs and regulations,” explains Baudu. 

Risks related to time of year

The vessel’s lower Arc4 ice-class is also a cause for concern, with Enge calling it “not so reassuring.”

“To operate on the NSR at this time of year involves a risk. In October, the ice conditions can change fast, with new ice formation and strong wind and various temperatures the ice cover can move fast.”

It seems that the authorities are willing to carry out voyages ‘at any cost’. Hervé Baudu, Chief Professor of Maritime Education at the French Maritime Academy

Given the possibility of rapidly changing conditions, including weather and ice conditions, “the risk for dangerous cargo transport with not well-equipped ships is unacceptable,” concludes Sigurd. 

This holds especially true given Russia’s history related to the dumping of radioactive materials and sunken submarines across the Arctic in the Barents and the Kara Sea. 

Pushing ahead despite sanctions

The shipment of nuclear fuel follows the initial transport of crude oil to China across the Arctic on aging non-ice class oil tankers a few weeks ago.

“We are seeing violations of environmental rights with oil tankers from a fleet that is black and potentially dangerous as long as there is war in Ukraine,” elaborates Baudu. 

Enge concurs that sanctions have impacted operations on the NSR.

“The need to use the route for transport eastward makes the government more willing to push the limits for safety and “clean and safe operations in general. It seems that the authorities are willing to carry out voyages ‘at any cost’.”

Rosatom and TVEL did not respond to requests for comment.

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