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Pettit Z-Spar Captain's Varnish 1015
Item: #877458 | Part Number: Not Selected$23.99 - $168.99
Description
Pettit Z-Spar Captain's Varnish 1015 is a trusted choice for traditional brightwork, delivering a warm amber glow with exceptional gloss retention and UV protection. Formulated with phenolic and alkyd resins plus tung and linseed oils, it provides a tough yet flexible finish that's easy to apply and highly durable above the waterline.
Pettit Z-Spar Captain's Varnish 1015 Item # 877458
Description
A favorite among traditional marine industry professionals, Pettit's Z-Spar Captain's Varnish is highly regarded for its reliable service, versatile application, outstanding gloss retention, and tough yet flexible durability. Captain's is considered by its many users to be the most durable varnish ever offered to the boating trade.
Features:
- Suitable for the highest quality work, with outstanding results and all-around durability
- Combines phenolic and alkyd resins with tung and linseed oils to provide excellent performance
- Warm, light amber hue enhances a classic bright work appearance
- Provides outstanding gloss retention with the added bonus of UV protection
- Extremely durable finish that is easy to apply
- Suitable for above the waterline only
Specifications:
- Resin: Alkyd/ Phenolic
- Oil: Linseed/Tung
- Oil length: 20 gals.
- UV Absorbers: Present
- Components: 1
- Solids (theoretical):
- By weight: 55 ± 1%
- By volume: 48 ± 1%
- Coverage: 585 sq. ft/gal.
- VOC: 410 g/l (3.5 lbs/gal) as supplied
- Flash point: 105° F
- Method: Brush or spray
- Number of coats:
- Bare wood: 4 minimum
- Existing varnish: 2 minimum
- Dry film thickness per coat: 1.5 mils (3.1 wet mils)
- Application temp: 45° F. Min. / 90°F. Max.
- Dry time (in hours):
- 90°: 1-3 set-to-touch, 3-5 tack free, 8-12 dry hard
- 70°: 2-4 set-to-touch, 5-7 tack free, 12-20 dry hard
- 50°: 4-8 set-to-touch, 12-16 tack free, 24-48 dry hard
Part Numbers for Pettit Z-Spar Captain's Varnish 1015
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Unsuspecting Customer from
Great gloss varnish
I have used many quarts and gallons of this varnish on the interior of a new 38' sailboat. I like the amber color that stays true to the wood (birch). I tried Epifanes and that had a reddish tint that was not good. I like the clear/amber color, ease of use, cleanup, and durability of the Captain's. This pairs well with the 975 satin varnish in the same line for the top two coats. I have been doing 3 coats of the 1015, first one thinned 30%, followed by 2 coats of the 975. I could not be happier with the results.
Date published: 2023-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Old Boater from
Great Varnish
Captain's 1015 varnish goes on easily. Dries smooth and is great to work with
Date published: 2026-04-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
AnnieK from
Best varnish
I havel been happily using this varnish on my Grand Banks for 30 years.
Date published: 2025-05-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Iggy from
Good stuff
Works great. High shine on the first coat. Going to buy more!
Date published: 2024-07-10
Questions
Is there a satin finish version of this for exterior use?
what is square foot coverage for 1 pint
Date published: 2026-04-09