Wood Prep

Troppo2929

Curious about Wooden Canoes
Folks;

I'm installing new inwales this weekend. The wood preservative that I bought has a real chemical smell, not a huge deal, but it also leaves a brown color on the new rails. I've searched the forum but pardon me if I ask for help here. What would you guys use to protect the inwales?
 
X2 for varnish, if I'm really getting carried away, I'll fit the rail, then remove and put on 2-3 coats varnish. After it's installed, another 2-3 coats.

Dan
 
I bend them, then sand the side facing the rib, then fit them.
I use a 1 inch foam brush to varnish between the ribs and hit the rib tips above the sheer plank with varnish as well.
 
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