: I didn't wash it, and this is the first I've heard of the possibility. I
: bought from Dyson, and he has a fairly detailed fact sheet that he sends
: out - nothing was mentioned there, and I would think he'd inform people of
: that.

He's probably used to seeing folks using oil-based finishes. This stuff you had was latex-based, right?

: However, at this point, I'm open to any ideas about what's gone wrong. Man,
: that thing was fun to paddle while I could!

I think Mike Hanks thinned his first coat on his test patch 50% with water, then full strength for subsequent coats.

Worth trying.

BTW, what are your plans for your skin seam? I may find myself building a folder and skinning it as you have, then spending some "head scratching" time deciding on how and where I want to put a zipper and/or lacing.

Shawn