: It takes months and possibly years for UV to degrade epoxy (unless you live
: in the Tropics or someplace equatorial like that). A couple of weeks isn't
: going to do any damage. Waiting, on the other hand, will drive you nuts.
: So when you get the fitting out done, go paddle. And don't forget to tell
: us how the boat handles please.

: I paddled my Tern for 6 months before I varnished. This allowed me to see if
: there were any areas that needed reinforcing on the keel(sacraficial
: glass) and as an added bonus the epoxy was fully cured when it came time
: to wet sand. The process was rather enjoyable.

: Larry
chris I am at the same stage with my coho,I called system three and asked the same question.There response was "when you can sand without the epoxy gumming up the sand paper you have waited long enough" kevin