leftseat150
Cadet
- Joined
- Feb 21, 2010
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- 8
I've been working on a 14ft cajun special with a 60hp Johnson. I've laminated two pieces of 1/2 meranti marine grade plywood together with west systems marine epoxy. I fitted it to the hull today and drilled the necessary holes. Should I apply any type of paint or varnish to the wood before I install it for good? I'd rather not encapsulate it for fear it would crack and retain moisture. In addition to that, if it was any thicker it wouldn't fit. I've done a lot of research here and can't find a definitive answer. Thanks for a great source of information.