Seems like I can never get more than about 4 months out of a varnish job. Not on the garage queens, but the current favorites I paddle practically every day, and which tend to live on the racks 24-7. I love my wood boats, but refinishing is becoming a bigger and bigger PITA in my life. So what do I need to do, figure out a better finish, or improve my attitude towards sandpaper and varnish-slinging?

This is getting serious! It has already led to the purchase of two commercial boats, and if that weren't horrific enough all by itself, I am already in the process of baking them to death too!