I think this
: is one of those no free lunch things, any additive that will increase the
: abrasion resistance of epoxy (cabosil, aluminum powder) will look ugly

Aww come on Lee.... doesnt ANYONE think black below the waterline is attractive. My yak looks like some serious craft - I cant wait to paint the sides with Interlux. Im tossing around a faded cream-canvass color so it goes well with the sail of the clc sailrig. Preferably Ill have some brass on the deck too. Classic yachting look.

Pete