Hi All, I have a sunbrella type material that attaches to the cap rail on our Hatteras 48 LRC. It is old and needs to be replaced. It came with the boat and was on the boat when we bought it almost four years ago. This past summer we removed it and had the teak refinished although it was in pretty good shape. Currently the teak is exposed and makes the boat look great. The question is when should I cover this rail? In a marina for long stays? When cruising off shore? Sounds like a silly question but I really want to know your opinions. Thanks. Jim M/Y Kokomo Hatteras 48 LRC Lying Rodney Bay Marina Rodney Bay, St. Lucia, W.I. Jim Felds, mobile

Jim, the answer seems, if you'll allow me, simple... cover it when you want to go through the trouble of removing it, then later possibly re-installing it. The longer the cover is removed from the teak, the sooner you'll have to refinish the teak, that is if you want to keep the teak 'Bristol'. Keep in mind that varnish work is woman's work! *Rudy & Jill Sechez * *BRINEY BUG-a 34' Sail-Assisted Trawler * *Anchoring Consultants @ trawlertrainingabc.com* *850-832-7748 * *Stuart FL* > >