: Really? I thought linseed oil was prone to mildew... BTW Boiled or
: Raw linseed oil? and how much for a 15'? I will be using mine in
: saltwater only as well so it seems a VERY inexpensive
: alternative.

Hi Tavo,
Linseed can allow mildew to form on some timber, though I haven't had that problem*. I prefer raw as it doesn't film over like boiled does, this allows any moisture to dry out of the wood. It also allows salt to get into the timber when it gets wet (from salt water). Raw does take longer to 'dry' but I mix turpentine with it. This seems to speed up the drying effect and might be kind of mildew preventive.
It doesn't need much to oil a frame, a half litre will go a long way. Just wipe it on with a cloth, wait a while and wipe again to take off excess. Repeat if you want when it looks to have soaked in a bit.
One IMPORTANT rule with linseed and cloth. Open out the cloth flat after use. Bunched up, it will generate heat and can self-ignite.

* I had an old "experimental" frame that was raw linseed oiled that only hit the water once so it didn't get salted/pickled. It was put aside for "salvage" and forgotten, outdoors, on the ground. It got hidden in the grass. I found it recently when I finally cut the plant life that corner and there wasn't any mildew on it. Dried out and a bit chewed on by bugs but no mildew.

Mike Savage
South West Cork