This is my first post to Paddlewise, and I'm not even sure it will make it to the list, but... I've built a couple small boats, and have both varnished and painted wooden ones. Honestly, the bright finish is strictly aesthetic. Paint is more durable, provides better UV protection to the wood (and therefore improving the boat's durability). OTOH, you built her, and should be proud of her, so wanting to show the undeniably beautiful wood grain is perfectly acceptable. varnished accents. I admire the classic workboat finishes for both their practicality (maintenance) and their classic appearances. As noted, it's your boat, make her what you wish. Of the boats I've done, my favorite finish was the pram with bright white topsides, varnished gunwales and seats, a dark red sheer strake, and off-white interior. (I paddle her sometime for fun - can she qualify as an example on Paddlewise? The S.O.F. kayak I'm planning at will be painted also. Hey, it's your boat - enjoy, we'll all be envious you're paddling your construction. Matt *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Mar 17 2003 - 09:38:33 PST
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