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Re: Epoxy: Varnish time - what can I get away with
By:Erik Wahlstrom
Date: 6/24/2003, 3:39 pm

: There are differences of opinion about this, but I think you won't have any
: problems taking it for a spin or two. UV damage to epoxy is measured in
: months exposure not days or hours. I probably would not recommend sitting
: under a sun lamp to work on the farmer tan though :D .

I agree, don't worry about UV damage. But the wood could darken a little. If you have much deck rigging, considder storing the boat upside down when not in use or the the beach. This way you won't get "tan lines" under the rigging.

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Epoxy: Varnish time - what can I get away with?
AndyP -- 6/24/2003, 3:20 pm
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srchr/gerald -- 6/24/2003, 8:12 pm
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Grant -- 6/24/2003, 9:33 pm
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srchr/gerald -- 6/25/2003, 6:31 pm
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Brian Ervin -- 6/24/2003, 5:13 pm
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Larry -- 6/24/2003, 3:30 pm
Re: Epoxy: Varnish time - what can I get away with
Erik Wahlstrom -- 6/24/2003, 3:39 pm