s Varnish below the waterline

Can I put marine varnish below the waterline?

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From: Bob Rickard

The question I have is on the Marine Varnish I was planning on using for the final coat on my 17 ft. Micmac. Every Marine Varnish I have found says it cannot be used below the water line of the boat. If this is true what can I use for a final coat of varnish below the water line?

Thanks, Bob Rickard

Bob,

I think the varnish manufacturers put that advice on their cans to protect themselves from fouling problems that might develop if varnish were permanently immersed in water, which a canoe is not. Z-Spar Captains Varnish, Z-Spar Flagship Varnish, and Interlux Clipper Clear are varnishes for coating epoxy that are recommended by System Three.

Best of luck with your project, David

canoe on beach

Ready to launch from the beach on Shaw Island in the San Juans


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