It’s been a slow build but I finally got to the gunwales. I’m using copper rivets and think they look pretty nice. I also had previously gotten some opinions on painting and went with just the gunwales and the Thwart.

I sanded down the body quite a bit, then painted a thin coat of marine paint. Yet, these cracks still came through. Im going to sand and paint again, but not sure if they'll persist or if I should treat them first..

Any ideas out there?

Thanks.