Cetol on mahogany?

[Capt Hook]

The PO replaced damaged toe rail and bowsprit with Honduran mahogany.
Any reason I couldn't use Cetol on that just like on the teak?

[Paul D.]

I wouldn't think there would be any reason Cetol wouldn't work on mahogany same as teak. However I do not have any experience with it. The color might be somewhat different than expected so I would certainly test a bit of it before you go whole hog. I would also think the lighter formulas of Cetol might look better but again, I am conjecture personified.

[Sea Hunt Video]

Captain Hook:

This website offers a link to "customer reviews". If you scroll down to August 2010, there is a report from someone who has used Cetol on mahogany for many years and is happy.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/s ... o-top-link

The customer wrote:

"Almost 20 years ago we bought a mahogany picnic table and benches, chaise, adirondack chair, etc. This product, recommended by a boating friend, has enhanced the color subtly and protected the furniture for all these years, needing a light sanding and reapplication about every 5 to eight years. It goes on easily, dries fast, and leaves a beautiful, easy to clean satin finish. I have only used one or two coats, not the recommended three (I'm a little lazy), or the finish would probably have lasted much longer. It is expensive but worth every penny! Works just as well with our furniture made of other exotic hardwoods."

[Capt Hook]

Thank you, Paul and Roberto.

[Bob Lascelles]

I can second, (or third) Paul's and Roberto's comments. I used Cetol on the mahogany trim of my Pearson Electric for three seasons with no problems. It was a vast improvement over the previous darkening wood and peeling varnish. I gave it a light sand and fresh coat after two seasons.

All the best