1966 Howard Walnut deck V drive.

[topolino2]

Got the deck repaired and a coat of dark walnut stain. Will need to let it sit for a week or two to allow the oil to evaporate then its onto epoxy and varnish.

[Mrs.K034]

Got the deck repaired and a coat of dark walnut stain. Will need to let it sit for a week or two to allow the oil to evaporate then its onto epoxy and varnish.

Any updates on this?


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[topolino2]

A little learning curve when it come to epoxy resin. Attempted to coat the rear section of the Howard and the resin wanted to pool and gather rather than stay a uniform coat. Sanded it back to a uniform film and by the way, Epoxy does not like sanding like Polyester. Contacted total boat to find a solution and they recommended their Totalboat penetrating epoxy. This is a very thin resin that is designed to soak into the wood and fortify the wood fibers. Since we are in the midst of the weather changing, I purchased the cold weather formula and as luck would have it, Tennessee has been quite warm right up till now so I have had to wait for cooler temperatures.
Once I get the epoxy down, the next coats (4-5) will be two component clear varnish.
The Upholstery is complete and ready to go and the engine is ready. I purchased a Quick Fuel 650 CFM marine carburetor and had to jetted and flow tested based on the cam, heads and bore so it should be close right out of the box.
Promise to keep you up to date as progress is made.

[Mrs.K034]

A little learning curve when it come to epoxy resin. Attempted to coat the rear section of the Howard and the resin wanted to pool and gather rather than stay a uniform coat. Sanded it back to a uniform film and by the way, Epoxy does not like sanding like Polyester. Contacted total boat to find a solution and they recommended their Totalboat penetrating epoxy. This is a very thin resin that is designed to soak into the wood and fortify the wood fibers. Since we are in the midst of the weather changing, I purchased the cold weather formula and as luck would have it, Tennessee has been quite warm right up till now so I have had to wait for cooler temperatures.
Once I get the epoxy down, the next coats (4-5) will be two component clear varnish.
The Upholstery is complete and ready to go and the engine is ready. I purchased a Quick Fuel 650 CFM marine carburetor and had to jetted and flow tested based on the cam, heads and bore so it should be close right out of the box.
Promise to keep you up to date as progress is made.

Hey, thank you for the update!! Learning what works is part of the fun, right? It’s all that messed up hard work that you had to do three times before it’s right that makes it all worth even more when it’s done, right?! I can’t wait for more on this! Going to be one of my faves when it’s done.


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[topolino2]

Update:
was going for the last coat of epoxy before the varnish. Plant was cold so after I applied the coating, I decided to warm up the area and lit up a Kerosene salamander. As soon as the air started the warm the entire Epoxy coating started to fish eye.
Found out later that these heaters are pretty dirty and put out oil which the epoxy does not like. Having to sand it back then get it really clean before attempting it again.

[HB Vic]

That sucks. But I have heard kerosene heaters do spit out oil. Bummer tho.

[Dryhoze1]

That’s a bummer for sure.
Be real careful with any temperature changes before or after application of epoxy. Turning on heat or pulling the boat out into the sun before or after application will always cause headaches. Apply at a nice comfortable temperature then leave to dry naturally.
Are you set on using the varnish after the epoxy ? If it was me I’d sand back your last coat of epoxy to 600 or so and shoot it with a nice automotive clear. Clears nowadays are awesome & have some great uv protection built in.I can give you some reference to some proven products that I’ve come to like with great results.

Keep at it !!
All the best,
Brian

[Sanger_Spectra]

I would agree with Brian on the clear, this boat was not done with epoxy but old school polyester resin, boat was finished around 2000' if not earlier and still looks beautiful. Clear was PPG Concept 2021 on this one but the price on that product has just gotten stupid, I used Southern Polyurethanes inc on my Spectra and was very happy with the clear.

[Cofooter]

That’s a bummer for sure.
Be real careful with any temperature changes before or after application of epoxy. Turning on heat or pulling the boat out into the sun before or after application will always cause headaches. Apply at a nice comfortable temperature then leave to dry naturally.
Are you set on using the varnish after the epoxy ? If it was me I’d sand back your last coat of epoxy to 600 or so and shoot it with a nice automotive clear. Clears nowadays are awesome & have some great uv protection built in.I can give you some reference to some proven products that I’ve come to like with great results.

Keep at it !!
All the best,
Brian

Please provide some references if you could for a project I am doing with epoxy, for not only clear over epoxy coated floors, but also a recommended "system" for primer/base/clear for the hull that can be made to look good by an amateur, haha. Thanks!!!!!