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I love teak! I thought (for only a minute) of replacing all the teak work in my CC with Kingboard mostly because of the maintenance of teak - but I decided to stay with wood. Keep it original.

I came across this article that may be of interest to some of you.

Varnished Teak - Spar Varnish
Contrary to popular opinion, teak can be varnished to a smooth, high gloss. If you don't believe it, take a look at the toe rail and cabin window trim on an Egg Harbor boat. However, getting the custom yacht look of varnished teak takes work.
First, as much of the natural oil as possible must be removed from the wood surface. Usually, this involves using a two-part cleaner, then a thorough sanding followed by a rubdown with acetone.
Several coats of ultraviolet inhibited varnish will be required. Interlux Schooner varnish seems to work well. The first coat should be thinned up to 20 percent to insure thorough penetration of the wood.
Sanding is required between coats. A tack rag should be used after sanding to remove all dust and grit. The second coat should also be thinned about 10 percent. Third and fourth coats should be thinned only enough to ensure easy brushing. Never work in direct sunlight, on hot days or when the wind is blowing.
Sun Shield is a popular product which provides a varnish-like appearance, but is actually a man-made finish. The only drawback is a slight orange cast apparently the result of the ultraviolet inhibiting solids. Properly applied, this product has a legendary lifespan.
Varnished teak becomes a problem whenever repairs or complete refinishing are necessary. Messy chemical strippers are usually necessary, the best of which can damage fiberglass gel coat.