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Paint is just paint, but I still use it a lot. 
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I'm experimenting with water based enamels and have used it on the boat hook as well as the cabintop on my boat. The stuff seems tougher than oil based one part enamels. Paint is easy on a boat hook, a quick sand and a couple coats every 3-4 years keeps the boat hook handle from deteriorating(it will, unprotected). Besides, a varnished boat hook would be redundant on my boat. 
This boats builders located a very handy place for a boat hook. It's right on your way to the bow.
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- what type of finish for wooden boathook?
- I'd go with 1.b
- Bear in mind that Ash, when exposed to moisture, will turn black
- I do #3. # 2 would be good too, especially for a boat hook.
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- Paint is just paint, but I still use it a lot.
- Paint is just paint, but I still use it a lot.
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- Another point, and why I paint my oars white. Ever lose one over board? At night? Ever try
- No finish at all is best for a good grip.
- I would varnish it..
- I covered the section where you grab
- I would suggest the you use two coats of clear epoxy then varnish on top
- Thanks Everyone. Nice to see such a "consensus"??
