I'm getting ready to varnish my boat as well. I finished it last fall & have been using it andit hasn't seen enough sun to really do anything bad to the epoxy, but summer's almost here & it's time to get it done. I used System Three epoxy & decided to go with their flavor of varnish to ensure compatibility. According to System Three, I can apply subsequent coats as long as I do them w/i 24 hrs (no sanding)!

: Hi guys,

: I've just got my first layer of Varnish on my kayak, phew, finally. It look
: good, it has been in a apperent state of perpetual mostly sanded for quite
: a while. To think I was going to build two kayaks the winter before
: last... I'm so close to being done the first now two years later.

: Anyways, the question of the moment is regarding sanding between coats of
: Varnish. Do you have to, it the varnish is still somewhat green? the
: instructions on the can say somthing to the effect of "light sanding
: between coats is recomended, and is required after 16 hrs or dry
: time".

: Is the light sanding for a better bond, is it to help remove any dust that's
: fallen in to the vanish, etc?

: I spent alot of time sanding the epoxy prior to varnishing, and if it is
: reasonable would like to avoid that again between the first and second
: coats of Varnish.

: I'm thinking that I could wait until not tacky and varnish again with the
: next coat. Then later this week I can give it a light sanding, and put a
: thin coat on with a rag.

: Oh yes, I accidently bought the High gloss varnish, I'm assuming I can get a
: small can of matt, or semigloss and use that as the final coat? Anyone had
: any bad experinces trying that?

: your thoughts on the topic are appreciated

: thank you

: Myrl