Teak!

We've finally started our teak work. The varnish was starting to peel up in places so we consulted a wood builder who advised us that it was much better for the wood if we let it go natural. But first we needed to strip all the varnish away, get it back to its natural state and then apply oil. We weren't sure we wanted to tackle such a big project this time, plus we didn't have all the needed tools so it was suggested that we peel up the areas that were already exposed and then oil it so it was protected until next season. But when Susana started peeling up those areas huge sheets of varnish started coming with it. We decided to go for it and borrowed a heat gun to make our lives a bit easier. We scraped and scraped and scraped....for six long days. 

 

Then the marina officials put a halt to it and advised we could not work on our wood in the marina and that if we continued we could be fined $200. Aye! So now we have a haul out date to take Jade to the work yard so we can finish the job. Then she'll be wrapped up for the summer and we'll head back to Oregon for a few months or so.  

Here's Jade getting fitted for her summer cover.

We'll be back next season for some more fun on the sea. We'll continue to post as we have a fun summer project in Oregon...a tiny home!