: If good paint stripper didn't affect the surface, it's definitely
: not 'standard' spar varnish on it.
: By 'resin', I'm assuming you mean polyester resin? (Epoxy is a
: 'resin' as well..)
: Scraping cured polyester resin usually releases a characteristic
: smell, but you need 'previous exposure' to recognize it. (Have
: you ever used Bondo or car repair fiberglass kits or sanded a
: commercial fiberglass boat?)

: Anyway, epoxy will stick to sanded cured polyester resin just fine,
: and epoxy will also stick well to washed (soapy water) and
: sanded epoxy.
: If you are concerned about adhesion, take a strip of glass tape and
: epoxy part of it to the surface. Let it cure and see if you can
: tear it off. If you can't , just sand off your experiment and

: you will be 'good to go'.

: You are sure there is no fiberglass on the boat?

: Cheers
: John
Absolutely no glass on this boat inside or out. I have had a few guys that fiberglass for a living come and take a look to make sure and no glass on it. Their is nobody more surprised then myself about that fact. But It will be glassed here shortly.