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Sailingaway1 & Sailingdog - I was hoping for a simpler answer to my question - in the form of an easily applied paint/varnish instead of a (more complex) epoxy where I need to find the correct mix ratio for my purposes/temps and then make small batches while working. Then again, the Prussian in me does believe that a job should be done correctly or not done at all, so I've got some follow-up questions.

Does the added work involved in epoxying the internal [hidden, non-load bearing, unexposed to water] plywood give me a benefit over using a varnish? I've epoxied quite a bit of fiberglass but have never used it in a thin enough form to "paint" - is it a lot more work? (I know how messy it can be).

Thanks - it isn't that I'm ignoring your advice, just looking for an easier way out.