: Hi All.
: I know I am getting close to varnishing my Guillemot 'cos my arms are both
: near dead from rubbing down.
: Given all the usual variants, can anone tell me (about) how much varnish I am
: likely to use to do a reasonable (6 coats?) job. I intend to try using
: Goldspar.
: Also I have never seen any mention of varnishing inside though as the sun
: will shine in there it must need doing. Do I just rub down and give it the
: same coats as outside as far as I can reach into each end.
: Les C.

Well...depends. You need normally at least 3 coats for reasonable UV protection. How many more depends on a couple things, primarily how well the boat was prepared prior to varnishing and what kind of finish you expect. I've done acceptable varnish jobs with only 3 coats, I've done a couple with as many as 14, some have used more for a museum quality finish. There's a reasonable limit for a kayak that will be used instead of a piece of furniture to only be looked at

Bill H.

Bill H.