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Re: Looking for good varnish for canoe
By:Steve Lansdowne
Date: 12/28/2000, 6:05 pm
In Response To: Looking for good varnish for canoe (Mike M)

: I am in the final stages of a 14' puddle duck woodstrip canoe and am now
: thinking of what kind of finish to put on it. I used RAKA epoxy, very
: satisfied, and am now wondering what kind of varnish to put on it. The
: canoe will see use in both salt and fresh water. I would probably prefer
: to use a waterbased finish due to its easier use, but will use a solvent
: based finish if it is the better one. What is the general opinion and
: experience out there? I plan on brushing it on but can also spray it.
: Because this is my first wood strip boat, first of many hopefully, I am
: looking for advice. Thanks in advance.
Whatever you use, make sure it contains a UV inhibitor to protect the epoxy.

Messages In This Thread

Looking for good varnish for canoe
Mike M -- 12/28/2000, 1:34 pm
Re: Looking for good varnish for canoe
Dave Houser -- 12/28/2000, 6:43 pm
Re: Looking for good varnish for canoe
Alex Warren -- 12/29/2000, 8:20 am
Ditto Alex's Advice
Gini L. -- 12/29/2000, 9:53 am
Re: Looking for good varnish for canoe *NM*
Alex Warren -- 12/29/2000, 8:09 am
Re: Looking for good varnish for canoe
Steve Lansdowne -- 12/28/2000, 6:05 pm
Re: Looking for good varnish for canoe *NM*
Steve Lansdowne -- 12/28/2000, 6:04 pm