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Re: Other: varnish
By:Paul G. Jacobson
Date: 2/14/2003, 8:49 pm
In Response To: Other: varnish (kevin zurek)

: I'am building a coho,it's my first boat.I started last may and should have it
: in the water in april.My question is should I varnish the inside of the
: cockpit or does it not need to be protected from U/V rays.Also does anyone
: have anything to say good or bad about the handling of the coho.I have
: found it a piece of cake to put together except all the sanding that has
: to be done.thank kev

Varnish the inside of the cockpit. It is not a lot of surface, and not a lot of time or materials. You'll get some UV protection and not be constantly worrying.

PGJ

Messages In This Thread

Other: varnish
kevin zurek -- 2/14/2003, 6:32 pm
Re: Other: varnish
Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/14/2003, 8:49 pm