Re: Varnish

Mia Culpa . . . my fingers got ahead of my brain !!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Magen" <quahaug@...>
To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 14:07
Subject: Re: [bolger] Digest Number 2047


> SPAR varnish, of course !!
>
> Seriously, SPAR for those areas that will probably not be 'handled'
much
> . . . it does stay on the soft side. Good for the mast . . . IF you
are
> going to use a track or something 'modern'.
>
> If using Hoops, or Lacing the sails on, or if handled, look at the
> 'short oil' varnishes with UV additives. These cure 'hard'.
>
> For anything that is going to have an 'active' life, I'd want AT LEAST
6
> coats.
>
> Regards & Good Luck,
> Ron Magen
> Backyard Boatshop
>
> Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 17:02:46 -0000
> From: "andreveys" <wang2091@...>
> Subject: varnish
>
> Hi I am ready to apply varnish to my mast (Bobcat) and to the boom
> and gaff as well : what kind of varnish do you recommand and how many
> layers should I use ( the mast and spar have been made out of spruce)
>
> Thank you
>