Cedar Canoe Refinish: Spraying Marine Varnish

Once the gunwales are installed and the fiberglass is prepared we will spray marine polyurethane varnish on the inside and outside of the hull. The canoe is sprayed with Pettit Flagship varnish. Multiple smooth coats of varnish are applied with a scuff sand between each coat.
0:00 - Introduction
0:10 - Setting up the Sprayer
0:20 - Spraying the Gunwale and Hull Interior
0:46 - Spraying the Hull Exterior
2:03 - Spraying the Second Coat
2:24 - Final Result
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[@edwardpardy7866]

First rock on that canoe would have me bawling lol. Nice application.

[@timberboatworks]

Sadly this canoe was lost on the highway on its way back to the client. The stem on the bow was crushed. The client has since fibreglassed and varnished the damage. Thank you.

[@robertbolding4182]

Well of course you can spray but marine varnish is usually flammable. So you know you need that precaution. I no longer brush the stuff. I roll it on then it self levels

[@timberboatworks]

Both roll and tip and spray applications work well with varnish. There is always some risk when it comes to chemicals and solvents in enclosed spaces. Protect yourself accordingly.