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Re: Filling the weave
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 7/23/1999, 10:48 pm
In Response To: Re: Filling the weave (Will Brockman)

> I think Ross is right that no more epoxying should be necessary to seal
> out moisture. But you might want to fill the weave in the cockpit, just
> enough that it doesn't trap dirt and grit, and doesn't scratch your legs.

> --Will

I wouldn't worry about filling the weave in the cockpit, The texture will help prevent the cockpit from becoming slippery when wet. Most store bought fiberglass boats have a rough texture on the inside.

Mike

Messages In This Thread

Filling the weave
Doug K. -- 7/23/1999, 12:48 pm
Re: Filling the weave
Will Brockman -- 7/23/1999, 3:49 pm
Re: Filling the weave
Mike Hanks -- 7/23/1999, 10:48 pm
Re: Filling the weave
Ross Leidy -- 7/23/1999, 2:21 pm