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| ToddC,
You bring up a great point! I was aware of this, when I did my floor boards, it was amazing after the first coat it was almost like nothing went on compared to the 2nd and 3rd coats, especially the ends, because they act like straws. I will try to post some pictures of that, although I've been having issues posting pictures here.
On my Transom I'm hoping I have warm enough weather tomorrow that I can work early and late in my office and get some of my first coats on mid day. The weather has been horrible for the last 3-4 weeks.
The picture titled West decking was last fall after two coats, the other photo is this spring after two more coats were applied. You can see and feel the difference, on the end grain, you could finally see the holes and crevices filling up. On my transom I will first sand, wash with soap and water, then acetone before I fill the holes and cracks that there were air pockets in the first build that left large void of product, I have a tool that will run it smooth almost like a drywall knife, (kind of like filling drywall holes with spackle, before painting them). Then I will start the epoxy process with 2 or three coats before I actually apply the glass cloth and wet it in.
I figure I know manufacturers can't afford to put that type of time in and I don't blame them, but for me it's worth the time and effort. I know with 100% confidence that my boat will be rock solid, (hopefully not as heavy as a rock) and built exactly to my liking. There will be pride in this ride when I'm finished with the refurb. I know I will be looking to be adding to my "fleet" like BNelson has. This will be my; one man boat, my two man quick trip boat, my small lake, river or flowage boat and a little in between. My main fishing partner has a 620 for big water and eye candy, and I have three canoes to get places neither of these can get. I do plan to add a 1760 to the fleet to fit in between the refurb and the 620.
My limitation is my garage and drive way. I'm truly limited to only about 9-12"s more than I have now, and it's on a sharp short 90 degree turn so it needs to be a single axle. I've told my wife we need a new house with a three car wide two car deep garage, but she's not onboard with that yet, nor do I think she ever will be. I know that was a longer response and I got long winded, but I hope it helps.
Nomad
Edited by Nomadmusky 4/10/2018 12:27 PM
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