: If the base coat is holding well, then a new coat or two should go on just
: fine.

: Why are you worying about filling the weave on the S-O-F at this time?

: I think George Putz expressed the view that by putting on a thin coat of
: paint (or varnish or polyurethane or whatever) each year you will
: eventually kill the weave; but until that happens you'll keep the skin
: flexible, and have a new-looking finish every year.

: He also suggested adding ground chalk to the early coats as a filler. I
: suspect you could pulverize a few square feet of excess drywall (peel off
: the paper covering first) and mix that in. It would probably be cheaper
: than chalk and easier to find.

: PGJ
How goes it PGJ, This 16oz poly soaks up a lot of finish material and I only put 4 coats on the hull and the weave is still very pronounced. The skin is also very, very flexible. Almost like rubber. I thought filling the weave would have a drag reducing effect.Maybe not noticable but in my mind. Have to wait and see. Besides that, I was starting to notice some seepage of water into the kayak. Initially it was just the inside of the skin being damp but yesterday I actually had some H2O to dump out. Not a lot but I didn't like it. Too, if my new drysuit is to my liking I am hoping to extend my paddling season a good bit. Temps are still warm enough to apply poly outside as well