"Holding power relates to anchor scope. The higher the rope leaves the boat, the more line needs to be out to achieve the same scope. My anchor line exits about half way up the transom -  if your anchor arm is mounted at the top of the transom,…"

"Thanks Bennett, I'll get in the garage for the lay up and crank the garage heater.  Should help with the varnish too, which is probably just as important.  I hope to crank out the prep layers and and 3 coats before I have to leave…"

"Hell worst case just throw a couple space heaters in the shop and keep it in the 80s. My boat in a warehouse in the Georgia summer would kick off slow Raka in no time. It’d be hard as a rock in a few hours in 85-95 degree temps"

"Thanks for the reply to my garbled post. Raka is the epoxy I'm using.  After thinking on it for a while, I think the reason there is no info out there on this issue is because it isn't an issue.  Epoxy is either cured, or…"

"shouldn't be a problem....what epoxy will be using?"