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Message: <blockquote data-quote="KonradS" data-source="post: 513918" data-attributes="member: 35392"><p>As much as I love a beautifully varnished boat, I would rather be on the water than beside it! I put wood seats and a rail around the inside of my boat (1970's 14' Lowe line scout) in addition to some wood fixtures.  I use boat soup- equal parts spar varnish, linseed oil, turpentine (not paint thinner- actually want the resins in the turpentine). This is a traditional finish for work boats where aesthetics are not the biggest concern. Apply spring and fall, no sanding.  Not the most beautiful finish- it darkens with age, although I like the way it looks.  preserves the wood and gets me on the water with minimum fuss.</p></blockquote><p></p>