[phatdaddy]

phester/hammer, I used a product called Cetol Marine by Sikkens. It is not a varnish, but more like a clear coat. I usually put on 3 coats of the marine and then 3 coats of the gloss. It takes a day to dry between coats. I also have a small whaler with mahogany seats and console that I use it on. It holds up very well. I can usually go 4 or 5 years between applications. I used to varnish, but that usually involved yearly touch ups. I know woods a pain,but I like the look of it on a boat. Boaters World sells product called Armada (I think) that is similar at half the price of Cetol.