Trojan Boat Forum

Regarding my original query, I listened to everyone's advise and we proceeded to finish the project. My partners and I are very pleased with the result. We scraped the existing caulk from the joints, sanded the deck, stained with a red mahogany, applied 12 coats of varnish, sanded between the joints...

I have a '56 Sea Queen. The previous owner had the boat stored well for 28 years without use. The original 33 hp Scott Atwater has very few hours. This being my first attempt at a restoration (or owning a boat at all), I am wondering whether the joints on the deck get caulked before varnish or after...