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The same thing happened to me, and I just put the offending area on the inside of the hull. I epoxied a strip of glass tape over the seam for good measure, and it seems to be fine. -Tony
> Ted,
> I recall that stage with mine as well. Had to really work the blob, but I
> did use a block and sanded by hand with the coarse paper before final
> smothing with the ROS using 150 grit. Well, you know better now I guess.
> I've had my share of learning experience on this project. But to answer
> your question, a simple thought came to mind (to address the cosmetic
> concern) - why not face that side of the hull panel inward? Hopefully you
> haven't glued the shear clamps on yet or else that would negate my
> suggestion. Structurally, if you put the worn face on the inside, you're
> going to glass a piece of cloth over the entire cockpit area (where I
> assume you scarfed) and I couldn't image a stress that would compromise
> the panel strength. }:) Paul
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