330 - Refinish cabin floor?

[Bayhouse]

My teak and holly floor is pretty beat up and I wonder if anyone has refinished theirs and have some tips/tricks for the job? I've searched and only found reference that the T&H may only be a veneer which means sanding/refinishing may be out of the question. If there is no option, i may just order Sea Deck to go over the top.

 

[Fishtales]

It is a veneer with a plywood base. You can try to lightly sand and refinish (not sure why you wouldn't as you can always pull up). I believe it is bonded to the fiberglass floor and you can get it out if needed.

 

[everwhom]

I had mine sanded and varnished. Came out great!

 

[Halfhitch]

That would be a shame to cover that beautiful wood. Usually that enhanced veneer is thick enough for at least a couple of judicious sandings.

 

[Motivator]

Due to delamination, I had to remove mine. Was a labor intensive job. Replaced with a more substantial piece that we epoxied on the sides and bottom to hopefully prevent another episode of delamination. Boat is a Sailfish 282.

 

[Bayhouse]

Thanks all, I'm going to try to give it a good sanding and if that doesn't work, move on to plan B

 

[Aquanut2]

@Bayhouse how did you make out refinishing your floor? Restoring an 04 Marlin and looking for steps and materials to use to get this back in shape.
Thanks
Mike

 

[Aquanut2]

I'm interested in what everyone recommends using, your advise and the steps / material I should use to refinish my floor? Is Epiphanes clear varnish the best product? How many coats? after sanding is there anying I could put down first to restore the wood and color?
Thanks
Mike

 

[Fishtales]

If I did it, I would lightly sand and use a good spar varnish.

 

[glacierbaze]

I think the finish you use would need to be compatible with the finish that is on there, unless you sand it down to bare wood.

 

[Aquanut2]

Thanks I am going to sand the whole thing and put 5 plus coats of Epifanes Clear Varnish down. Found a lot of info on how to do it by cutting it 50 - 50 with mineral spirits. Will post the results back here for other's benefits.

 

[glacierbaze]

Be careful using mineral spirits. They make an odorless version now, but it may just mask the danger of breathing the VOCs, rater than eliminating them.

 

[oliver305]

You should lightly sand and use TotalBoat varnish, I have been looking for the varnish that has a perfect balance between tint and gloss, and I finally found it in this product.

 

[Bayhouse]

I never got around to that project and have now sold that boat. Good luck, mine looked like yours.