: Hi Joe;
: Thanks for the new pics - - That does look pretty cool. Would you expect
: water intrusion in slots that were only sealed with varnish? That is how I
: presently have it. It's not too late to change, but I have buffed my deck
: at this point - - It could require a big refinish if I get messy.

Hello Ken,
On a few kayaks I have done the same thing that you have done - so far it has held up well - however, I think that it is important to allow the wet webbing to dry right away after use, otherwise there may be a little bit of moisture transfer.
Joe