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(@kasper)
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I’ve always buffed and waxed the hulls of our Mystere once a year to keep them in good condition but the problem is the decks end up very slippery to stand or sit on. I end up going easy on waxing the tops but obviously thus is the part that gets the most abuse from the sun (my cat is exposed out on a boatlift all summer.
Just wondering what others out there are doing?


 
Posted : June 29, 2021 3:58 am
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Don't wax them. Where you're sailing is pretty high latitude and only warm months so I would expect the oxidation to be minimal.


 
Posted : June 29, 2021 4:56 am
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i agree w Bill

clean them at the end of the season with a product with a little acid in it to remove stains and buildup. live with a little dull vs a lot dangerous

I use 2 or 4 inch non skid tape to avoid real UV and add some grip


 
Posted : June 29, 2021 7:17 am
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Seadek is a great product for non skid and protection. Very easy to install


 
Posted : June 29, 2021 7:27 am
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HULLFLYER wrote: Seadek is a great product for non skid and protection. Very easy to install

yea but how easy is it to remove?


 
Posted : June 29, 2021 7:56 am
(@Anonymous 35992)
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I put ghetto teak on mine, Amazon sells it by the roll.

Edited by intp on Jun 30, 2021 - 08:42 AM.


 
Posted : June 30, 2021 1:35 am
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Thanks for the tips guys, I’ll skip the wax this season and see how it goes.


 
Posted : July 6, 2021 12:42 am
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Intp:
« I put ghetto teak on mine, Amazon sells it by the roll.

 

WhT exactly is this stuff? Looks like real wood in the photo and looks nice too


 
Posted : July 6, 2021 12:46 am
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