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Re: Material: Satin finish marine varnish
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 2/10/2016, 12:48 am
In Response To: Re: Material: Satin finish marine varnish (Dan Thaler)

Like Nick said it probably doesn't matter much in the north if the boat's stored inside. It could make a big difference though if it's in the south and it's left outside for long periods of time. As single part varnishes age they become dull and that alone effects their resistance to UV. I've seen varnish fail completely in a single season to the point that all the finish has to be removed and started again. Of course that's on big boats that stay out in the sun all the time.

Bill H.

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Material: Satin finish marine varnish
Dan Thaler -- 2/7/2016, 8:18 am
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Howard Spira -- 2/7/2016, 9:06 am
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Marc Upchurch -- 2/7/2016, 10:22 am
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 2/7/2016, 12:08 pm
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Curtis Fisher -- 2/7/2016, 7:03 pm
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Jaybabina -- 2/8/2016, 9:27 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 2/8/2016, 10:17 am
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Dan Thaler -- 2/9/2016, 6:12 am
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Bill Hamm -- 2/10/2016, 12:48 am
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scottbaxter -- 3/24/2016, 5:31 pm
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scottbaxter -- 3/25/2016, 9:13 pm
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Charles Robinson -- 3/26/2016, 11:59 am
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scottbaxter -- 3/26/2016, 1:09 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 3/26/2016, 8:09 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 3/25/2016, 10:21 pm