> I should clarify the discoloration problem: Sunlight and exposure to air
> over time is what caused my discoloration problem. Best advice is to plan
> out the steps involved over a 72 hour period AND not take your hull out
> into the bright sunlight like I did prior to saturation of the panels.
> Butt blocks are still the way I am going on the next boat because it gives
> me the luxury of time. The wood can oxydize all it wants as long as it all
> stays the same color.

> Mike

Mike,

I had discoloration problems on the Arctic Tern and it was kept in my basement, on the dark side until after it was glassed. Why the discoloration???

Mike Hanks