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  1. Sorry,didn't mean to sound flippant. I've been kayaking Lake Superior for 20 years, both in purchased boats and ones I've made (I've built a few wooden kayaks, a SUP, and a rowing shell, all used on the big lake, which is my front yard). I've taken classes on rescue, can do self rescue, and used to roll ( unfortunately spine issues stopped that). I wear clothes appropriate for the weather, but I don't let cold weather stop me (crazy waves yes, but just cold temps no). Got 4th coat on and will retest. Thanks for all the advice. Cary
  2. Thanks for the reply! I have 3 coats of Rust-oleum oil based Marine Paint gloss. I will try another coat. I wonder what you think of putting an oil based polyurethane clear gloss on? Yes, Lake Superior is cold, but it makes for some exciting paddling. We also have many inland lakes that warm up a bit. Right now the color change is just past peak and we have already had snow flurries. Embrace what you got!
  3. I just finished (well, nearly finished) first SOF boat (Firefly). I'm pretty sure I heated the polyester well enough and the skin is tight as a drum. I put 3 coats of oil based marine paint on the skin. With some trepidation I launched it the other night. I was pleased with the boat performance in terms of tracking and speed. I got the boat out of the water and wasn't too surprised to have some water in the boat, but I was surprised that the water seeped out from the chines, where there wasn't a seam. My questions are these: 1) Should I have been surprised that there is to be seepage (presumably going both ways0 coming through the non-sewn portions of the painted skin? 2) Is there something I can and should do to stop it or slow it down? I do not (as of yet) have float bags in it, but living on Lake Superior I need to think seriously about it. Thanks in advance. Cary
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