Well, actually Cetol, but it’s like varnish.

So, we’re working on “brushing up” the wood.

Contortions to get it right.

Very detailed and tedious work

It just goes on and on.  You can’t rush it.  Varnishing.  Looks beautiful if you do it right, but takes endless amounts of time.  I spent four hours on the port and starboard rails yesterday and another four hours today just sanding them smooth.  Now the “coats” begin.  Three to four more coats at four hours each, follow by 24 hours to dry-all the while “dodging” the rain.  Sigh.