: I'm building my first S&G a San Javier Double the instructions call for a
: graphite hull coating anyone have any opinions on this technique ? I know
: it's supposed to help you slide over rocks but does it really ? does it
: scratch easily ?

Hi Bert,
Check out the discussion on this matter at Bear Mountain Boats builders forum: www.bearmountainboats.com/peertalk
Scroll down a bit or do a search to find a couple of different discussions on graphite. It's a subject I am interested in because a company from near here is selling kits & they include graphite with the kit.

Bryan