Water Line
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Water Line
I am going to graphite the bottom of my pirogue and am wondering how far up the sides I should come. I know it will vary with weight but just an idea. Also how much graphite do I use.
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Re: Water Line
2-3 inches about the bottom.
You won't need much graphite as it goes a long way. 1 pint at most for one boat. Mix the epoxy and then spoon in the graphite until it's like a pancake batter that's not too runny.
You won't need much graphite as it goes a long way. 1 pint at most for one boat. Mix the epoxy and then spoon in the graphite until it's like a pancake batter that's not too runny.
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Re: Water Line
Darrells, follow what Matt suggest.
My experience is that I add about 20% of graphite by volume to the epoxy. Not much need to graphite beyond he waterline.
My experience is that I add about 20% of graphite by volume to the epoxy. Not much need to graphite beyond he waterline.
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