I just completed construction on an Endeavor 17 kayak and am ready for varnishing.
Question - Is it better to coat the sheer guard with epoxy before varnishing, or should I just apply varnish over the bare wood?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Endeavor 17 Sheer Guard
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Re: Endeavor 17 Sheer Guard
I've only built a couple of kayaks, but I would always seal wood with epoxy before varnishing. Gunwales, etc. always get this on my boats, it provides a well bonded base for the varnish, I believe much less likely to peel. Remember that the epoxy must be fully cured, at least a week, maybe 2, before varnish.
rgds
Rick
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Rick
oysterbayboats.ca
Re: Endeavor 17 Sheer Guard
Thanks Rick.