> Earl,

> I think it may cause a problem in getting the epoxy that saturates the
> glass to bond to the wood. System Three recommends that subsequent coats
> of epoxy should be applied within 72 hours for a good bond. If you don't
> get the glas on right away, I think you would have to sand the entire hull
> to get the epoxy to bond well. In doing so you may not evenly sand the
> epoxy and may get into raw wood in some areas while just roughing up the
> epoxy in others. -----------------------------------------------------------------

I should clarify the discoloration problem: Sunlight and exposure to air over time is what caused my discoloration problem. Best advice is to plan out the steps involved over a 72 hour period AND not take your hull out into the bright sunlight like I did prior to saturation of the panels. Butt blocks are still the way I am going on the next boat because it gives me the luxury of time. The wood can oxydize all it wants as long as it all stays the same color.

Mike

Mike

> Mike