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TotalBoat Halcyon Marine Varnish

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TotalBoat Halcyon Clear Marine Satin Varnish
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TotalBoat Halcyon Marine Varnish

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Product Details

TotalBoat Halcyon Marine Varnish is an innovative varnish that creates a hard, gloss, or satin finish on brightwork, without the painstaking prep, long dry time, tedious sanding & noxious fumes associated with most varnishes. 1-part low-VOC formula offers powerful UV protection to prevent yellowing. Flexible finish prevents cracking & lifting due to temperature changes.

Cures harder than most 1-part varnishes, with superior abrasion, scratch & solvent resistance. It dries fast–recoat in 1 hr @ 72°F, with no sanding between coats. Resealable Pour Pak™ prevents skinning & waste. Soap & water cleanup.

Choose Halcyon (clear amber gloss), Halcyon Clear Gloss or Clear Satin in Pint, Quart and 4 Quart Sizes. NOTE: Satin is not available in a 4 Quart Size.

Tech Specs
Technical Specifications Halcyon Varnish
Thinning Not required, even for the first coat. However, to help create a desired flow, thin with water up to 20% maximum.
Cleanup Soap and water
Application Method Brush, roll & tip, or spray
Application Temperature 50-90°F; 0-90% RH (relative humidity)
Number of Coats (Minimum) 2-3
Accelerated Application If desired, apply a maximum of 5 coats per day. Always wait 12 hours between applying Halcyon and sanding.
Tack-Free Time to Recoat 1 hour at 72°F
Overcoat Without Sanding Up to 12 hours
Coverage 40-50 sq. ft./pint; 80-100 sq. ft./quart
Cured Color Halcyon (clear light amber); Halcyon Clear Gloss or Satin (ultra clear)
Finish Gloss or Satin
Gloss DOI (Distinctness of Image) >90% @ 60°; >77% @ 20°
Info & Guides

No long wait. No sanding. No fumes. No waste or mess.

In our continuous quest for a better marine varnish, we've developed TotalBoat Halcyon, a quick-drying, rapid-recoating, eco-friendly, durable, gloss varnish that takes brightwork finishing to the next level. Its low-VOC, low-odor formula makes it easier than ever to get a nice, even gloss or satin finish on both interior and exterior wood surfaces.

Halcyon dries super fast and doesn't require sanding between coats (for up to 12 hours), so you can apply up to five coats in one day to finish varnishing faster and set sail sooner. The low VOC content limits exposure to you and to the environment, and the low odor makes Halcyon great for use indoors, in shops, or on interior woodwork. Its maximum UV protection, flexibility, and abrasion resistance make it great for exterior woodwork, too.

Available in clear amber gloss, clear gloss, and clear satin finishes. 4 Quart Size is available for Clear Gloss and Clear Amber Gloss.

Our original Halcyon formula cured crystal clear, abrasion resistant, and UV stable. But many of you told us that, while the clear finish was good for some applications, you preferred a more classic, clear amber finish on brightwork. We heard you, and we created a formula with the beauty of a traditional marine spar varnish, but one that cured with greater clarity, abrasion resistance, and UV protection. The clear amber gloss formula goes by the name Halcyon, and the clear gloss formula is called Halcyon Clear. You loved our gloss formulas, but told us it'd be great if we could make a clear satin finish. We're happy to announce that new Halcyon Clear Satin is now available. Each Halcyon gloss formula is designed so that the more coats you apply, the greater the depth, beauty, gloss, and durability. The satin formula is best used as the finish coat over build coats of Halcyon Clear Gloss or Amber Gloss. These innovative marine varnishes are very easy and fast to apply, quick to dry, easy to sand, and clean up fast with just soap and water.

The beauty is in the cured finish

At first, Halcyon varnishes may look a little odd and seem a little different because they come in a bag, don't smell like varnish (don't stink!), and with their milky-white color, don't look like varnish. Until they dry very quickly to a beautiful, even gloss.

  • Compared to oil-based varnish, Halcyon varnishes don't need thinning—not even for the first coat—because they dry phenomenally fast, and don't have to be sanded between coats. They also dry completely clear and hard, but flexible so there's no yellowing, chipping, cracking, or peeling.

  • Compared to synthetic marine wood finishes, Halcyon varnishes can be applied over existing 1- or 2-part varnishes in good condition, they're very scratch resistant, abrasion resistant, and remain clear & glossy, without looking cloudy or muddy after multiple coats. Halcyon varnishes also offer greater UV protection.

  • Compared to water-based marine polyurethane varnishes, Halcyon Gloss and Satin varnishes can be applied to interior and exterior wood surfaces.

Important application note for Halcyon Clear Satin

It is strongly recommended to use Halcyon Clear Gloss or Amber Gloss for build coats, and only use Halcyon Satin as a final coat, to ensure the best finish and depth.

Technical Information

Halcyon Varnish Features

  • Clear amber gloss (Halcyon), Clear gloss (Halcyon Clear Gloss), and Clear satin (Halcyon Clear Satin) finishes accent wood grain and character.
  • Hard, UV-stable, finish is abrasion, solvent, and scratch resistant.
  • For interior & exterior (exterior above waterline) on all types of wood.
  • Convenient, resealable bag makes it easy to pour and easy to store.
  • Won't skin over in the cup while you're using it, or in the bag while you're storing it.
  • One-part formula is easy to use, no mixing or measuring.
  • No mess, easy soap and water cleanup, and no waste.
  • Low-odor, low-VOC formula is eco-friendly and user-friendly.
  • Choose from Clear Gloss and Amber Gloss - Pint, Quart and 4-Quart Sizes; Clear Satin - Pint and Quart Sizes

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including n-methylpyrrolidone, which is known to the State of California to cause developmental toxicity. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Reviews for TotalBoat Halcyon Marine Varnish

10 of 254 Reviews

March 9, 2024

The idea of putting varnish in a bag is great!
By Mark from Pennsylvania

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Using this on a set of oars. so easy to pour out a little varnish for each coat.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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February 24, 2024

Very nice finish on my Cypress porch columns! Easy to use!
By TR from FL

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Used on Cypress wood porch columns. Results were great!!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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January 25, 2024

Great product
By Crooked Eye from Pacific Northwest

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This is a great product, flows on easily, covers well and cleans up with water. No sanding between coats.

Mahogany decks, Aft
Fore deck

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January 2, 2024

Love this stuff
By Shon Malone from Houston, Tx

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I love this stuff, it lays down easily, cleans up easily and seems to have a great finish. I've used this on several projects and will continue to use it.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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December 28, 2023

Great product except for the finish
By Slash2 from VA

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I've really want to like this product- low VOC, water cleanup, stop loss bag, fast drying, BUT- I cannot get a flat finish with it. Somehow even a foam brush leaves brush marks. It seems it needs to go on heavy , but that requires a flat, level surface, which hardly exists on a boat. I'm not alone- I've seen posts by others noting the same problem. I reached out to Jamestown for help but haven't heard back yet.

Brush strokes show up in glare
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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December 8, 2023

Excellent t product!
By Captain George from Hilton Head

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Easy to use. fFast dry and good smooth finish.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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November 20, 2023

Halcyon Marine Varnish
By Becky from Houston Texas

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This varnish is outstanding! I've been working on several projects for my backyard Tiki Bar. Needed a coating that would stand up to the heat and humidity of Houston. This glides on smoothly. Drys fast. Leaves a beautiful Finnish. The container is fantastic. You can easily pour out the amount you want. Squeeze out excess air. No skin will form due to container.

Hand painted surf board.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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November 19, 2023

Yes
By Sonny from Ct.

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I restored a park bench. I coat the wood with Halcyon Varnish. It goes on easy and no odor. It gives a great look and lasts a long time.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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November 14, 2023

Shiney!
By OP breadman from Overland Park, KS

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So easy to use with great results every time. (Up to) 20% dilution still dries and accepts fresh coat. No sanding in between coats required (a damp rag picks up lose drops at edges & corners). The collapsible bag makes for little waste. Soap & water clean up. I've taken my other 3 varnish cans to the recycle station in town.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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October 17, 2023

Halcyon varnish
By E from Plymouth MA

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Love he speed. Love that your tech staff recommended it.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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