Re: [Paddlewise] Graphite for Bottoms

Cheap, easy to do, works good (less friction on rocks and sand), lasts a long
time. Do your filling with microballoons and a coat of clear epoxy, sand with
220 and apply 2 coats of epoxy/graphite mixed per the Gudgeon Brothers
instructions that come with the graphite powder. As I remember, use the high
end of the suggested range of graphite proportions.

Roger

Bob Washburn wrote:

> Chesapeake Light Craft's shop notes discusses adding graphite to the epoxy
> used to finish the bottom of the boat.  The Notes indicate it creates a
> tough scratch resistant, low friction surface.  My knowledge of fluid
> dynamics tells me a low friction surface has minimal effect on boat
> performance, but does it make the finish more scratch resistant?  Anyone
> have any experience with adding graphite to the epoxy finish?
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