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Re: DIE-WEAVE-DIE!
By:Greg Stamer
Date: 12/4/2002, 5:44 pm
In Response To: Re: DIE-WEAVE-DIE! (Terry Hanson)

: Roger; Nope, I still have a weave problem and I 'm pretty sure I could feel
: the drag. More coats may help or I might switch to an oil base for a
: couple of coats.
: Love these experiments!!

FWIW, the Greenlanders I observed in Sisimiut put about eight coats of paint on the hull to fully fill the weave. Less coats were used on the deck and the weave was not completely filled (to save weight). With sanding between coats, the bottom becomes smooth and glossy, similar to a glass kayak. Often marine enamel is used as it is easy to find in the local shops.

Greg Stamer

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Launching new boat
Terry Hanson -- 12/3/2002, 11:29 pm
Congrats Terry, you're an inspiration!!! *NM*
Frank Eberdt -- 12/4/2002, 4:02 pm
Re: DIE-WEAVE-DIE! *Pic*
Roger Nuffer -- 12/4/2002, 12:29 pm
Re: DIE-WEAVE-DIE!
Terry Hanson -- 12/4/2002, 5:23 pm
Re: DIE-WEAVE-DIE!
Greg Stamer -- 12/4/2002, 5:44 pm
re: skin on frame - sounds great!
mike allen -- 12/4/2002, 11:35 am
Re: re: skin on frame - sounds great!
Terry Hanson -- 12/4/2002, 11:55 am
Re: Cool!
Shawn Baker -- 12/4/2002, 10:55 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Launching new boat *Pic*
Craig Bumgarner -- 12/4/2002, 9:47 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Launching new boat
Kent LeBoutillier -- 12/4/2002, 11:53 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Foot Braces
Elliott -- 12/5/2002, 8:40 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Foot Braces
Brian Nystrom -- 12/5/2002, 12:49 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Foot Braces
Elliott -- 12/6/2002, 9:18 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Foot Braces
Brian Nystrom -- 12/6/2002, 12:57 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Foot Braces
Kent LeBoutillier -- 12/5/2002, 11:55 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Foot Braces
Elliott -- 12/6/2002, 9:01 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Launching new boat
Terry Hanson -- 12/4/2002, 10:40 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Launching new boat
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/4/2002, 12:55 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Launching new boat
Roger Nuffer -- 12/4/2002, 12:36 am