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Re: Strip: varnish problem
By:Scott Baxter
Date: 9/15/2010, 10:14 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: varnish problem (victor druten)

: Ian, uh...had both knees replaced...same day...ouch! I can get in
: the cockpit...but..because of the metal knees..it takes about 38
: seconds to get out. Hmmm...eskimo roll not in my menu...darn it.
: However, someday..one of 7 grandkids could launch this booger.
Victor,
I would consider trying just enough heat to soften the finish if I were you, and I would do it in a small area. If it were me I would get in it and leave a few marks on it to help me remember a great trip. A roll may be out of the question but a wet exit close to shore may not be.

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Strip: varnish problem
victor druten -- 9/14/2010, 9:54 am
Re: Strip: varnish problem
Rod Tait -- 9/15/2010, 11:10 am
Re: Strip: varnish problem
victor druten -- 9/15/2010, 1:58 pm
Re: Strip: varnish problem
Ian Johnson -- 9/15/2010, 6:35 pm
Re: Strip: varnish problem
victor druten -- 9/15/2010, 9:31 pm
Re: Strip: varnish problem
Bill Hamm -- 9/16/2010, 2:41 am
Re: Strip: varnish problem
Scott Baxter -- 9/15/2010, 10:14 pm
Re: Strip: varnish problem
Eric -- 9/15/2010, 6:33 pm
Re: Strip: varnish problem
victor druten -- 9/15/2010, 9:29 pm
Re: Strip: varnish problem
Malcolm Schweizer -- 9/14/2010, 6:11 pm
Re: Strip: varnish problem
Bill Hamm -- 9/14/2010, 11:08 am
Re: Strip: varnish problem
Eric -- 9/14/2010, 11:42 am
Re: Strip: varnish problem
Bill Hamm -- 9/14/2010, 12:49 pm