While keyed and combination cam locks for entry ways with rotating arms for Companionway doors are popular none under a $100 wholesale cost are made of all stainless steel. In spite of claims otherwise the internal lock mechanism is made out of steel and zinc. It turns out that only the trim ring outside maybe …
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CATALINA RETROFIT WINDOW REVIEW
Hi Mike! It’s Cheryl from Mid-Life Cruising!. I visited your site and was pleased to see our boat (Nirvana) on your Catalina page … cool! I just wish our teak still looked that good! I haven’t spoken with you in a while, but I thought I’d let you know that Ken and I are really …
OIL FINISHES FOR TEAK
In preparing for oil finishes I use Daly’s Seafin “Ship N Shore” penetrating oil before any other finishing. After sanding I apply a soaking coat and wait 30 minutes before applying a second coat. The first coat is usually absorbed entirely. The second coat sits on the surface mostly and makes sure that all areas …