> Tom, I used captains (5coats) on my Coho and have been paddling,rolling,
> and doing recues for 2 seasons now and I have only a few tiny scratches on
> the entire boat. I think captains hardens with time. I put a coat on my
> Wee lassie canoe almost 2 months ago and it still has a little odor. When
> did you varnish?

> Larry C.

About a month ago. On the final (3rd) coat, I thinned the varnish about 10-20% with the thinning solution -- think that could be a problem?