Green Machine

 




Beth says "Why's my boat green?". 
Answer: TotalFair from James Town Distributors. 

This is a 2 part epoxy fairing compound used by boat builders to achieve a slick surface. Eventually the whole boat will be covered in this stuff and sanded smooth before any priming and painting can be done. There is a LlllloOOoonNNnnGGGGgggG way to go yet. 

Dalton still has to wrapped the other side of the boat in biaxial cloth and epoxy but it has been too hot. This green area was being done due to the weather.

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