We are re-finishing the decks from scratch. The experiment with Boiled
Linseed oil didn't work well. The wood darkened over time till it was
nearly black. It protected pretty well and lasted a good long time but it
is not the right color. We are using Epifanes thinned about 3 to 1 on the
toe rails, trim, deck boxes, and rub rails. The deck it's self we're
going to just oil with standard teak oil and probably let it go grey. f
SternTeak
I'm worried about the engine. The exhaust elbow we replaced is rotted
already and full of salt. I'm afraid the heat exchanger is leaking raw
water into the exhaust. In any case we have to replace it again as exhaust
is coming into the boat. Also it's very hard to start. I think it's
because there is water in the exhaust. We have the anti-siphon device and
we are closing the raw water feed to the engine and draining the water
jacket. But after a week she didn't want to start again.