Go paddle Brian. The first scratches will show you the folly of that desire. Those scratches are war wounds. They tell a story you can be proud of. They give your boat character. This boat is meant to work, not look pretty. Its not a she!
JohnK

: I am varnishing my nearly completed kayak and I am falling into the trap of
: "it's not quite perfect yet...". I am wet sanding with 400 grit
: and fixing to switch to 800 and then 1000 but I'm not satified with the
: finish yet. I keep telling myself that it not a chipendale dresser but the
: perfectionist in me is coming out. Stop me before I sand again. This is my
: 5th coat of varnish and I have bought anouther can!

: Brian Smith