Hi Justin , Now I haven't even started my project so this may seem a bit hypocritical, but have you varnished the entire frame of your boat ???? Because if you have how do you expect to get a good bond between your frame and the ply??? or does the glue not rely on penetration as I was led to believe?? Gavin --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.497 / Virus Database: 296 - Release Date: 7/4/03