: Hi
: I'm Doug and live on the coast south of Boston. I've been paddling for 5of6
: yrs now and was looking for a next step up in boats.I had read nicks book
: on strip building a few years back and always figured some day i would
: build.
: Well the price of the next step up in boats sent me straight to the garage.
: I do do a bit of wood working so was set w/ tools, space and desire
: In December i started my 1st building project a night heron hi deck hybrid
: and things have been coming along quite well and I have progressed quite
: rapidly as i just sealed top and bottom last weekend and put the glass on
: the deck+ one coat this weekend. lots of stuff learned along the way that
: i will be prepared for the next project. I see how this can become
: addicting! I have a couple of questions if someone could help.
: 1)I have 1 coat of resin on after the glass was laid, the fabric texture is
: disappearing well but I am seeing some "orange peal" or little
: pitted spots on the finish???i sanded and wiped the first coat down W
: denatured alcohol before applying the 2nd coat. What can I do before
: applying the next coat to eliminate this pitting?

: 2) what are advantages / disadvantages to varnishing vs the auto body shop
: and clear coat?

: OK 3 questions
: 3) I built my own cockpit instead of using the one that came w/ the kit and
: was wondering what the height of the bottom of the lip on top of the
: combing should be off the combing base?
: Thanks much for any info
: Doug

Btw, I know it's picky but it's coaming

Bill H.