This is not a good post to find first as I foray into the wooden cabin sole world. I am in the process of restroing (refinishing) my cabin sole. After 20 years as a salt water boat on the Long Island Sound in NY, my j30 has found a new Home on Lake Champlain, so I am attempting to do some much needed repairs, upgrades.
I am in the process of sanding the entire cabin sole with 60 grit palm sander (yes, it is taking forever, but nothing a few beers doesn't help) I like to control of the amount I sand off and so far am happy. My main concern is that over the years, the floors have gotten scarred (can sand most of it out) and stained with my guess is diesel fluel at many locations. Is there any way after I have all the old finish off the floor and am down to bare wood everywhere to bleach or dry out the sole? I'd like to lighten up the whole floor as the Teak / Holley lines are now blurred into just dark wood in many places.
Any help or direction would be appreciated.
