The hull of my Cape Ann Double is ready to glass. I will be trying Raka's 5oz and will be applying a seal coat per Larry's instructions.

My wood working experience so far has been in furniture, rifle stocks and the like. Consequently, I have prepped the surface of the hull to baby smooth down to using 0000 steel wool. While I wait for the glass to arrive, I have been going back through all the books and information I have on kayak building. The information I see talks about sanding with 120 grit.

Have I gone too far for good epoxy adhesion? I am using West System epoxy.

My gut is trying to tell me that the wood (WRC & Doug Fir) is porous and will absorb the epoxy for a good bond. The problem is that I am a type A and a worry wart.

Any helpful experience or thoughts out there?