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Material: Smooth finish for racing
By:Larry W.
Date: 12/28/2012, 1:57 pm

(In my quest to keep the twenty-somethings in sight until at least the second turn) Can an epoxy film be polished to as smooth a finish as varnish? Or, can paint be polished smoother? I like the idea of keeping the bottom of the boat epoxy-only, for easy repairs and refinishes, but will give that up if there is a better choice.

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Material: Smooth finish for racing
Larry W. -- 12/28/2012, 1:57 pm
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John Abercrombie -- 12/28/2012, 2:05 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/28/2012, 2:41 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/28/2012, 3:05 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 12/28/2012, 3:11 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/28/2012, 8:14 pm
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ancient kayaker -- 12/28/2012, 10:20 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 12/29/2012, 9:13 am
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 12/30/2012, 9:57 am
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Mike Bielski -- 12/30/2012, 9:32 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 12/31/2012, 1:09 am
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jay Babina -- 12/29/2012, 1:13 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 12/30/2012, 2:34 am