my boat has lots of teak on the outside deck what is the best way to re oil it and what do you guys use
Not sure where home is for you but Teak + Tropics = Problem
Teak should never be allowed to dry out or it shrinks and develops leaks. This means wetting it every day or keeping the oil up to on a very very regular basis. This is where the term "Swab the deck" probably came from because in the olden days, if you let the timber boats dry out, they leaked like a sieve.
My boat had a teak deck that needed repairs in some places when I brought it and after taking to numerous shipwrights about it, I was reluctantly convinced it had to go. A bit sad as I had always wanted a boat with teak decks. (Be careful what you wish for)
I ended up using an air-chisel and removed it all, then screw/glued down 9mm marine ply, then glassed & painted. No more problems.
I hope your teak deck is still in a state of good repair. 
sorry i may have missled you i dont have teak decks i meant things lihe side rails hand rails hatchs etct. They all seem to be intact but do need something in or on it as it looks weathered. I would post a pic if knew how
I use this stuff, Sikkens Wood-Oil Varnish because it's easy to re-coat. Normally 3 coats to start with then a very light sand next time it needs a touch up.
www.whitworths.com.au/sikkens-cetol-marine-wood-oil-varnish-natural-teak-946ml
Another vote for Sikkens.
East to touch up any damage, easy to recoat and lasts longer than varnish IMHO.
Available at bunnings.
I use the clear gloss as a top coat with the tint under for UV protection.
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sorry i may have missled you i dont have teak decks i meant things lihe side rails hand rails hatchs etct. They all seem to be intact but do need something in or on it as it looks weathered. I would post a pic if knew how
Some owners just leave teak natural it would depend what latitude your boats on and a salt water scrub now and then
The revarnishing made the tiller on my boat shine but... it was a pain to do it and the rest is coming up soon for the same treatment. Unfortunately.
It causes me physical pain to look at the hand rails and trimmings and it makes me think, what method l should use to make them look good for a veeeeery long time. I do not cherish the thought to do them again in a few years time. I only have a few bits of timber above deck (thank heavens!) but still too many for my liking. No doubt, it is beautiful timber, white teak, just too labour intensive.
I was thinking about S/S for the rails, but the cost...
I used the feast and watson spar varnish for the tiller but l am not too confident about it's quality for this purpose?
I never used polyurethane or epoxy in the marine environment? It worked very well on the hard wood floor!
Could any of you, esteemed members give some advice, please.
I know one fellow uses Cabots polyurethane
cabots.com.au/product/cabots-exterior-clear
