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MINWAX Helmsman Spar urethane
By:Mike Gardner
Date: 6/8/1999, 9:26 pm

I am getting closer to completing my Coho and am planning to varnish with West Marine's Skipper (actually Z-Spar Captain but $2 or so cheaper). While getting some sandpaper, I saw MINWAX Helmsman Spar Urethane cans and the sample wood with the various stain and finish coats on it. The Spar Urethane looked good and was tough. The literature says it contains UV absorbers and is especially resistant to sun damage and protects against moisture, sun, and salt air. Does anyone have any experience with this stuff? Thanks Mike

Messages In This Thread

MINWAX Helmsman Spar urethane
Mike Gardner -- 6/8/1999, 9:26 pm
Why Varnish?
John Waddington -- 6/10/1999, 6:42 am
Re: Why Varnish?
Dan Lindberg -- 6/10/1999, 1:52 pm
Re: other urethane
Dan Lindberg -- 6/9/1999, 1:30 pm
Re: other urethane
C Terry -- 6/9/1999, 4:28 pm
Re: Thanks
Dan Lindberg -- 6/10/1999, 1:41 pm
Re: MINWAX Helmsman Spar urethane
Frank -- 6/9/1999, 9:41 am
Re: MINWAX Helmsman Spar urethane
Jay Babina -- 6/9/1999, 9:08 am
Re: MINWAX Helmsman Spar urethane
Greg Steeves -- 6/9/1999, 12:03 am