Now is the time to varnish or poly urethane the hull and deck. I use clear satin urethane spray which allows me to put on a thin coat every hour or so without sanding.(follow the directions of the brand you use) If you wait more than 2 hours, let dry for 24 hours then lightly sand before putting on the next coat. Metal parts and deck may be lightly sprayed also but concentrate on the hull doing 5 or 6 coats. Here I've masked the port holes to prevent the hinges from sticking shut.