Hi Rick, Refinishing the exterior teak on my M23 is a job that awaits me this spring. Over the years, I have tried various methods, and I have finally found a product I like and will be sticking with for the brightwork. Firstly, I am NOT a varnish person. I have tries Epifines and Cetol. The Epifines product looks fabulous, Cetol to me looks muddy, but lasts longer in the elements. All varnishes have a lifespan out there in the real world of sunlight, and if you go that direction, you are locking yourself into a stripping and recoating operation to maintain the look and protection. I am an oiler. After trying at least 6 different products I have discovered "Penofin" oil and have tested it this last season. You apply to bare, cleaned, lightly sanded teak. It does not seem to carbonize and turn black after a few months like other oils. It brings out the teak's beauty and has a soft, warm finish. The UV protection is very high. I used the solid teak rails on my companionway cover as the test area. I did two applications all summer and it looks great. If you can remove the teak trim from the boat and work on it, that's the way to go. I have tried both senario's. The teak bleaching/burning products are a bit nasty and can stain the gel-coat. The advantage to that method is that you will not need to sand as much teak, (removing precious material) in order to get it clean. Use LOTS of blue tape to mask off areas that will be seeing splashing and run off. Now there are sailors that prefer that wonderful shining ultra gloss look. I am not one. If that is your desire, the Epifines product is one of the best varnishes available. The end result will put a huge smile on your face, and make you an even prouder Monty owner. Don Casey has some wonderful reading on refinishing. Penofin has a nice website. http://www.penofin.com/ Good luck. Bones ____________________________________________________________ Write, shoot, direct, edit your own movies. Click here to request information. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw1TziezK4bfMKMWZweUASYZjCD8...