> Hi everybody!

> I just finished the frame of my Walrus skin on frame Kayak. I used select
> pine for all the wood work. Now I want to protect the wood using a two
> years old wood paint "Tiber care- exterior wood finish". I have
> used it to paint my deck. It is thick and does not seem to penetrate the
> wood. IS IT A GOOD IDEA?

> If not, I would like to know about cheap alternatives. Cheers, Ben.

Ben,

I don't know about that product, but I used a 1-1-1 ratio of linseed oil, turpentine, and kerosene. It is the mixture that George Putz recomends. I think I spent $8 total for the three products, and had plenty left over after two coats. I use the same mixture on my Greenland style paddle. The mixture wors well, but I've always used it on red cedar and mahogany, both woods that are very rot resistant. BTW it will stink for a few days, but the smell does go away

Mike