That does sound like a thick coat. In my experience with epoxy, even a thin coat will smooth itself out. The last wood hull I did ended up with three thin coats and a very smooth IMO surface.
I started tying with a beginners class from Charlie - back when he was at RMA in Boulder. I learned to tie wrong handed - and it works out fine for me. But then again, I never knew any different.
Also - Im left handed - so Ive been arsse backwards my whole life...
My Hiwassee trip got postponed till tomorrow so Im killing time on the vise. Came up with this to try tomorrow, if it works Ill name it and tie some more, comments and suggestions are welcome.