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I have had Nirelle (463) on the hard for a year and a half. I am now getting her ready to go again and noticed that the teak and holly cabin sole which was finished with Sea-Fin oil has shrunk leaving several large cracks between the planks. (A nearby heater may be to blame.) Does any one have any experience with this? If I re-apply oil will the boards expand again and close the cracks? Or should I fill the cracks? Any help would be appreciated.
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Eric, I would suggest waiting to see what happens. Moisture changes cause wood to expand much more across the grain than with the grain. The heat from the heater probably dried out the wood enough that it shrank in width, creating the cracks. When you re-launch her and that ultra-dry air is replaced with a more normal moisture level, the cracks may close up.
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To follow-up, Joe's advice was correct. The sole expanded and there is no more problem. Thanks Joe!
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