> I have a difficult time understanding wet sanding a boat,which will be
> subject to abrasion from beaches,gravel,paddles ,will be dinged alongside
> docks,other kayaks,and car carriers,and just plain life.It is not
> furniture,nor is it a collectors item(or shouldnt be).Boat varnishing has
> been done for years by sanding with fine abrasives(220-320),applying a
> thin coat flowed on with a good brush,waiting 2 days,sanding about half
> the coat off ,using a sanding pad or a jitterbug,and applying another
> coat.Repeat 4 to 6 times,and youll have a good durable finish.As to people
> who critique a finish as being not up to furniture standards,I advise them
> to get a life-they have too much free time.Use your kayak -it is a boat
> ,not a fetish. Having vented,I now feel better.

"Well Well" he said "Why not read your own post?"

The only reasons I advocate wet sanding are:-

It is a damm lot less toxic to your lungs! It uses far less highly expesive paper! It cuts faster than dry! It allows for a better feel (dry sanding leaves dust that fools you into thinking you are done when you are not) And most boats that have a good varnish job ARE a fetish or they would have a plastic fantastic!

There! Now I have vented!!

:)) Rob