Has anyone tested and compared teak oils (for use on deck fittings and toe rails etc) as an alternative to varnish?

Parkster said..
Has anyone tested and compared teak oils (for use on deck fittings and toe rails etc) as an alternative to varnish?

No but there are numerous good blogs on the subject see below; one of the Cetol products seems to be the go but need to be careful of dew when applying. $120 for 946ml................

www.whitworths.com.au/sikkens-cetol-marine-wood-oil-varnish-natural-teak-946ml

forums.sailinganarchy.com/threads/refinishing-toe-rails-done-in-cetol.102794/page-2

www.sailnet.com/threads/teak-oil-vs-varnish-vs-cetol.73717/

www.thewoodworkplace.com/teak-oil-vs-varnish/

www.desperatesailors.com/teak-oil-vs-teak-sealer/

www.practical-sailor.com/boat-maintenance/paints/practical-sailors-exterior-wood-coatings-test-continues

www.sailmagazine.com/diy/all-about-varnishing-your-boat

I managed to get the teak sealer down today. I was a little surprised when I opened the can. I expected it would look a bit like varnish or oil but it looked like white coffee coloured paint! It went on like oil and has pretty much the same appearance as outdoor oil. It looks OK and will have to see how it holds up. The photo is pretty much how it turned out. the hatch cover is in merbau outdoor oil and has been there a few months and looks as good as it did when first applied. I only used 500ml and still have to do the small trim areas around the cockpit cuddy holes. It was about $100 a litre landed at my door.

Thank you kindly all for sharing knowledge