Bones, 100% Pure Tung Oil applied 'many' coats - rubbed between coats with metal wool - (I use steel if off the boat - should probably use copper for all - but I can't find 0000 Copper wool can you?) My last round of oiling has withstood 15 months with one quick touch-up of light oil, no wool. Arizona Sun - it is a dry heat! Yeah, Yeah - do not use steel wool on your boat if it will ever go in the water. I know. GaryO M-17 #316a We are goin to Dizzeyland! "we" won the Leukemia Cup at the Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta for the PHRF Non-Spinn Class - interesting story- but goin to Dizzeyland! **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489