First epoxy fill coat on deck and sides of the Pygmy Borealis

This morning I sanded the cut edge of the fiberglass from yesterday's step. It blended well into the #4 panels and I don't see any sort of white cut line. Phew!

Today I'm rolling on two fill coats of epoxy on the deck and #4 panels. In a day or so when cured enough I will sand with my random orbital sander (ROS) and 220 grit paper.

Here are pictures after the first fill coat. You can still see the weave. In fact, after the second coat tonight you'll still probably be able to see the weave but it should have enough epoxy built up to sand flat.

Stern of Pygmy Borealis XL custom built kayak

Peace!

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