I strung everything up on some line so I could get all sides at once. There are 4 rub strips, 2 spars, the mast, a set of oars, 2 cleats, and the tiller and tiller extension. There are also a few bits attached to the boat to do: forward coaming, mast partner and transom. I'll give everything at least 3 coats and see if it needs more.
I'm using Le Tonkinois original, mostly for ease of application. I have no experience with varnishing and I have heard good things about getting good looking and long wearing results with Le Tonkinois over high gloss marine spar varnishes.
I have two coats on everything at this point, and it's interesting to see the difference in gloss based on what was already on the wood. Pieces coated with fiberglass, such as the transom below, are glossy and look like they have a layer of honey on them.
The cleats, which had an overnight bath in boiled linseed oil are also glossy. Pieces that got a good wipe down with blo are somewhat glossy, but need at least one more coat. The spars, made of softer spruce, have a satin look to them and will need a couple more coats. It's fairly obvious that on bare wood the Le Tonkinois penetrates into the wood. Though it means more initial coats will have to be applied, this should improve adhesion and protection.
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