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I would like to remove the old varnish and make it as pretty and

resilient as possible.? My plan was to use a heat gun and scraper to

remove the old stuff.? Does that sound sensible?

There is a bit of water staining at each end but it isn't really

visible inside the boat; but, if you have suggestions to fix that, I

am all ears.

I would like some advice on what to use to treat the thwart and

floorboards.? I assume that I can't have anything too slippery or the

floor would become unsafe.? A friend recommended Epifanes but there

are lots of different products.? What do you think would be best?

Regarding staining - I've restored a couple of boats, and when doing the

work I have a tendency to try to get everything perfect and like new.

However, once the boat is in service I actually prefer the bits where I

couldn't get staining out. It feels like those bits have more

personality and history. So personally I'd get everything stripped and

solid but not worry about staining. It will look nice under your new finish.

I'm a big fan of Le Tonkinois varnish

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tough finish fairly easily which keeps the weather out for ages. It also

doesn't smell too bad when it is drying. Main downside is it can easily

take a couple of days to dry per coat which is frustrating.

Cheers

Martin