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Re: How much varnish is enough?
By:Nick Schade
Date: 6/3/1998, 8:38 pm
In Response To: Re: How much varnish is enough? (Jay Babina)

You will notice that Eric and I both use light colored wood on the bottom. It has the benefit of being a little more visable when the boat is upside-down. This makes it a little quicker for the helicopter to find your body, should the need arise.

> Nick's brother Eric uses white cedar below the water line. A
> smart move. It shows scuffs and scratches less.

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How much varnish is enough?
Matthew Bastian -- 6/2/1998, 3:57 pm
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Paul Stomski -- 6/8/1998, 3:55 pm
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Mike Spence -- 6/8/1998, 5:35 pm
Re: Flagship vs. Captains
L.C. -- 6/8/1998, 5:49 pm
Re: Flagship vs. Captains
david shipway -- 6/20/1998, 3:37 am
Re: How much varnish is enough?
Paul Jacobson -- 6/6/1998, 3:10 am
Re: How much varnish is enough?
L.C. -- 6/6/1998, 6:43 am
Re: How much varnish is enough?
Jay Babina -- 6/3/1998, 11:54 am
Re: How much varnish is enough?
Mike Spence -- 6/4/1998, 12:01 am
Re: How much varnish is enough?
Jay Babina -- 6/3/1998, 1:33 pm
Re: How much varnish is enough?
Nick Schade -- 6/3/1998, 8:38 pm
Re: How much varnish is enough?
Nick Schade -- 6/2/1998, 4:53 pm
Re: How much varnish is enough?
Mark Kanzler -- 6/2/1998, 4:15 pm
Re: How much varnish is enough?
Brian Millington -- 6/3/1998, 2:48 am