I suspect a search of 'Behlen Solar Lux' will bring up a plethora of posts on this topic.  I haven't used the stain - but if I was going that route, this is the product most seem to prefer. 

 Try emailing CLC, or Nick, if you  prefer.  www.kayakforum.com is his other site.  There's also a lot of builders over there who have done what you're contemplating.  And don't sweat it too much - this is the fun stuff.

http://www.woodfinishsupply.com/SolarLux.html is the produce web site nick has a prior post that he used

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