follow up to graphite bottom question

Builder's Forum
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I'm finishing my PMD and leaving part of the bottom "bright" -- until after I bang it up and redo it.

I considering adding a graphite epoxy mix to the leading edge of the centerboard and rudder -- about 3/4" to 1" on each side.  Comments?

Also, what do you do for UV protection on graphite bottom or in my case leading edge?  Not too worried about leading edges, but when I redo bottom -- after "bright" is too much upkeep -- what UV protection do you use?  

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The graphite itself provides all the UV protection that you need.

Laszlo

 

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The black color will get hot in the sun though, and heat softens epoxy, so I would not store the boat bottom up where the sun can get at it.

Old Yeller