For the first couple of coats, i gave my cabin sole the recommended 24 hours drying time, but by the third coat i was getting plugged sandpaper and little rolls of varnish surface rather than sanding dust.. How to - varnish boat interior parts i am going to review how we refinish and varnish the boat interior for that "glass like" finish. how to varnish and refinish a cabin sole - sailboat. Ive stripped the old varnish from my cabin sole (teak and holly plywood) and im ready to varnish. ive used pettit 2015 hi gloss in the past for the outside wood and it was great. is their interior satin the same quality or is there a more bulletproof product that will last through getting pounded....
Anybody recommend a good hardwaring satin varnish for a cabin sole? i am not sure if it not worth using a ronseal extra hard varnish but if someone knows better... thanks. 29-10-07, 19:35. i also want to varnish the floor boards on my boat (indoor / under the canopy).. How to varnish and refinish a cabin sole - sailboat floor. us. how to varnish and refinish a cabin sole - sailboat floor. ronin51670. got my varnish the other day, my boats got a mix of marine ply and teak that's looking a little tired, i've got the cleaner/brightner for the teak and a sealer, looking out for tips on varnishing, have to. (excerpt from practical boat improvement projects) by james baldwin. step-by-step instructions for refinishing. the old cabin sole. atom's original plywood cabin sole was covered with a thin veneer of teak..