Stripping the inside of the hull . A pretty tedious job , but the finished interior is visible in the finished boat and a little extra effort is required to make it look good .

The bilge is finished with three coats of a two part clear sealer  . I prefer the use of the two part sealer in the bilge because it is a superior product to varnish as far as providing a moisture barrier and is also more resistant to engine oil . Varnish is a much more attractive and ultra violet resistant finish and will be used for the sides of the hull were the wood is exposed to sunlight .