: Skip -

: Thanks for the response - I guess I'm still thinking about putting a sealer
: coat of epoxy on the underside of the deck, since I'm going to install the
: hatch kit and anticipate that sooner or later, some of the gear that I'll
: stow in the fore/aft compartments will be wet.

: I assume that a sealer coat of epoxy adds some strength and structural
: rigidity? Or will it just add weight?

: Hope your Coho is turning out nicely! I know I can't wait to get mine in the
: water - since I already sold my original 'yak, I've only been on the water
: once this year. Although I really like the design/performance features of
: the Coho, it's a tradeoff - do I want to spend my time building a 'yak, or
: being out on the water in one!

: Ed

I'm making a Ches 14 (from CLC). Their instructions state that you should cover EVERYTHING (inside and out) with a thin coat of epoxy. The idea is to protect the wood from the water. What you get is a "plastic covered" wooden boat. You don't need much epoxy as you're just trying to coat the wood, not provide strength. Think of it as a sealer, not as a stuctural part of the boat.

Hope this helps.

coop