Oldpro
Paddler
At 81 I've decided I need a project, so I pulled out the boxes containing the Osprey kit I bought in 2005 and began. I was pleased to see that everything was packed so well and there was no damage!
I've set up on a covered patio and began when out daytime temps were in the high 80s. This morning the temp was 37 degrees! Work proceeded smoothly and I've finished gluing the outside seams; haven't yet turned the hull on its side to do the vertical end parts, I'll wait until the end of the week when warmth returns.
Here's my question: This kit was purchased in 2005 and the manual makes no mention of doing a "seal coat." I built two Terns: a 17 in 2003 and a 14 in 2011, and I remember doing seal coats on both of them with great results.
Have the instructions been revised as to doing seal coats? Of course I could call Pygmy, but I've enjoyed participating in this forum for so long I thought I'd start here. What's the current thinking about seal coats?
I await your recommendations....
I've set up on a covered patio and began when out daytime temps were in the high 80s. This morning the temp was 37 degrees! Work proceeded smoothly and I've finished gluing the outside seams; haven't yet turned the hull on its side to do the vertical end parts, I'll wait until the end of the week when warmth returns.
Here's my question: This kit was purchased in 2005 and the manual makes no mention of doing a "seal coat." I built two Terns: a 17 in 2003 and a 14 in 2011, and I remember doing seal coats on both of them with great results.
Have the instructions been revised as to doing seal coats? Of course I could call Pygmy, but I've enjoyed participating in this forum for so long I thought I'd start here. What's the current thinking about seal coats?
I await your recommendations....