: I put the the third fill coat on the deck using
: "squeegee" and foam brush to paint the ends. The
: result was ridges surrounded by dips at the edge of each pass. I
: sanded most of it flat but their is still some very visible dips
: which if I sand any more it starts cutting in to the fibre.

: Questions:
: What should have I used to apply the fill coats? I tried the foam
: roller once and it jut foamed up the epoxy like no other...

: How should I paint on a final seal/ levelling coat of epoxy? This
: is to seal the fibres I cut into her and their and get it to a
: point where I can sand it smooth. I am using Raka slow setting
: epoxy and wont be able to get back to it until hour 36 or 40
: after the last coat of epoxy. I have been doing a coat every 8
: to 12 hours to get chemical bond.

: How many fill coats of epoxy do you use and much do you rely on the
: varnish to level things out?

: Full size image:
: http://jasonrmoore.info/pix/strip_built_kayak/DSCN0269.JPG

I use a foam roller designed for epoxy, and then lightly brush with a chip brush. This is how I do it: I use a chip brush to put some epoxy on the boat working about a one or two square foot area. I pull the epoxy with brush across the width of the kayak and down to the sides. Then I use the foam roller to roll out the epoxy lengthwise of the kayak. You will notice the tiny bubbles with foam roller. My final step is to slide my chip brush at a 45 degree angle down the length of the kayak starting from a dry area to the wet area, and lift the brush gently (make sure your brush is fairly dry). This gives a great finish for me. I finish off using a heat gun to pop the few bubbles remaining. Also, make sure surface is clean before starting using water or laquer thinner, especially if you buddies are admiring your work and putting hands on your beautiful kayak.