: It depends on the brand. West Systems says only 2-3 days. I don't
: think anyone would recommend that, necessarily, but if you're in
: a big hurry.

: I think it depends on the epoxy. I know plenty of people who have
: paddled their kayaks in bare epoxy for whatever reason. West
: said 105/207 should be safe for 4-5 weeks of normal use, but
: after that you'd just need to sand any oxidation before adding
: your finish. I don't know about other brands, so best to give
: your manufacturer a call.

: I doubt you'd ever get it off and I'd doubt if anything would stick
: to it. Why can't you just hurry on a coat or two of varnish for
: protection now, and then make it pretty with more coats and
: sanding during the off season?

: m

I agree with Mike, if you coat it with something like FP303 I doubt you'd ever get anything to stick to that surface again.

Bill H.