I've used Honey Teak, which was the most durable product a few years ago. It leaves a fairly dark finish. A more durable product tested a couple of years later by PowerBoat Reports is Epifanes Wood Gloss. I've used it on a teak handrail and the side boards in the cockpit of my Seafari. It's a lighter finish and does appear to be more durable than the Honey Teak if you apply the recommended 5-6 coats. All of the varnishes are more durable than the teak oils, which oxidize and turn very dark in S. Fla. in only a few months. I used the oils for years but got tired of the maintenance. The varnish is MUCH more durable, especially if you keep a cover on the boat.
This is a shot of cabin door done with Honey Teak. The hand rail and wheel hub were done with Epifanes.
The cockpit side boards in this shot were done with Epifanes.
This piece of Mahogany was done with Epifanes.
