I've completed my first boatbuilding project and quite pleased with the final outcome.

I have quite a bit of woodworking experience and skills but this is my first real introduction to working with epoxy and polyurethane and I can't say that it didn't involve some frustration along the way but as the project was nearing completion I was just then becoming comfortable with working with the two materials. The good news is my next boat will probably go a lot easier with less frustration....and sanding!!

I have a question though....

When I was building it I opted to not include the motor doubler but am now thinking of mounting my Eska 1.2 on it from time to time. The transom is finished with Interlux Schooner Varnish. Can I epoxy directly to this or should I sand the area to the epoxy ? How is this best accomplished?

This boat works great for the flyfishing platform that I was going for and rows effortlessly, big thanks to the folks at CLC for a great design, not to mention the assistance along the way via email!

Here's some pics (hope I have how to post these pics figured out?)