As seen in the March 2003 issue, our Teak Treatment All-Stars line up.

Almost two years ago, Powerboat Reports decided to test varnish vs. teak oils vs. "teak systems" to determine what products best keep teak looking good

This effort was initiated to find a single answer to countless reader inquiries about "what should I do regarding the teak on my boat?"

Yet after years of testing a wide range of products, it was apparent that a single answer wouldn't do.

Varnish tests are going on at PBR most of the time. Teak oils have been tested exhaustively. Synthetic "systems," often presented by their makers as the "perfect solution," have also been put through their paces. …