The manual is vague. It's a decent manual but there are some missing points. For example the manual does not say anything about a fill coat for the inside. I e-mailed Pygmy and they said YES I should do a fill coat. They said they will update the manual for future builders.

Went to a marine store and bought 1/2 gallon of Epoxy, primer, red and white polyeurethane color and WoodPro satin finish.

: The manual says to thicken the epoxy

: I'm just wondering whether they want me to

: Do what the manual says. If you wait too long you'll have a hockey puck.