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: My question, when I am happy with the amount of epoxy, do I have to get one
: final coat on the boat with no subsequent sanding to bring back the shine,
: or will a final sand followed by application of spar varnish also restore
: the shine? I was thinking of a wet sand before varnishing. I am starting
: to feel like I am chasing my tail...

: Thanks for any help.

Be careful with the additional coats of epoxy. Each coat adds a lot of weight to your boat. Sand the bugs off and varnish. It'll shine.

Charles Robinson