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Protecting the Bilge
Water is the enemy of wood longevity. Protecting the wood inside the boat, especially in the bilge is critical. Here’s the plan, slightly ridiculous in it’s conservatism. Two coats of Copper Napthenate (Copper Green) to prevent bacterial and fungal decay. Two coats of water-based exterior latex primer. A coat of water-based exterior latex paint. First though, I wanted…