I've wrapped my yak in black plastic and set it in the sun so the epoxy will "hurry up" and cure. The problem I'm experiencing is that it seems the older this epoxy gets - the slower it gets . . cause I know I did not mis-mix the last several batches! And they were done on different days. I measure in graduated cups when I mix.

my question is: the epoxy is just barely tacky to the touch after 3 days. The temp had been in the 90's. How long do I need to leave it in the sun. (Florida)?I put a candy thermometer inside and it is abt 120*F now. (inside the boat)

I need to get it cured so I can do my final sanding on the exterior, then apply the final fill coat before I leave for Baltimore Tuesday morning. That way it will be ready for the water when I get back home.

Nick (I think) posted a pic of this "cooker" that he used to speed up the cure. The seams are the only part that is not fully cured, but I don't want to sand partially cured epoxy . . I've been that route but never again!

Any ideas - any body that uses this method? TIA.

Charles.