In a message dated 11/27/98 10:48:07 AM Pacific Standard Time, ratracer_at_rust.net writes: << Is it possible to make this hull smooth? How might it be done? >> I built a stitch and glue yak similar to the cape charles and ran epoxy and money during the construction, and since i couldnt wait to try out the boat i slapped on a couple of coats of polyurethane over the epoxy and fiberglass (which still had weave visible) and later went back and resanded the polyurethane, bought some more epoxy, and finished the kayak like i wanted it. Yes, I did notice quite a difference in drag. I am guessing the paint is polyurethane based marine type so it should sand off and allow you to recoat with epoxy until the weave is completely saturated and smooth. I recommend using clear polyurethane with UV filters instead of paint because the little imperfections dont seem to stick out as much and i think the natural wood appearance is beautiful. You may want to ask the owner what type of paint was used and then ask your local marine paint retailer just to make sure it will work. Hope this helps, Robin Mobile, Al 2 weeks till the south pacific, hows that for winter paddlin? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Nov 28 1998 - 12:51:07 PST
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