Hi group,
I've just finished building a little 14' Runabout. The deck is Meranti ply
and the toerails and coamings are Mahogany. My question is about finishing
the deck. I've read and heard advice on two different ways of doing this and
I'm asking your guidance and/or opinions. Should I first coat the deck with
Epoxy and then Varnish or should I omit the Epoxy altogether? The craft will
be kept under a roof 98% of the time and weather exposure should not be a
serious concern. I know epoxy gets a chalky look to it with heavy UV
exposure and I'm thinking that if it ever gets like that, I'll have a hell
of a time getting it off. On the other hand, I really like the way epoxy
seals out water/moisture. I'd really like to hear your thoughts on this.
Thanks,
Charles E.
"SPARKY" 14' Electric Runabout