> I fill the weave with epoxy from my seat forward to the foot pegs about 2
> ft. wide. It takes quite a bit of abrasion from particles of sand etc. It
> also makes it easier to slide in and out. Definately varnish the interior.
> I had one boat that developed a water spot through the epoxy. Epoxy breaks
> down over time un protected and water can infiltrate especially if a
> puddle is left in one spot week after week in storage. Believe it or not,
> epoxy absorbs water. Also don't leave any wet sponges against the surface
> in storage. Since I' varnished my interiors I never had any problems.

What about my rubberied floor idea? Do you think it'll work good? I think it would solve a lot of the problems you mentioned.

http://frolander.homepage.com/Kayak/Building/Ideas/Ideas.htm#Floor