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Applying Oil Based Varnish Over Water Based Stain

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Happy Holidays All,
I am building a wagon for my daughters and they would like it finished with a pink stain. No surprise there. The only stain I can find that in pink is water based. I would like to top coat with an oil based varnish/poly for durability and preservation from high FL humidity and UV. It will be kept in the garage when not in use but the sun here in FL is brutal. I have a couple questions.
Do I have to use an oil based varnish/poly?
Can I apply the oil based poly on top of the water based stain?
 
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