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I did the end pour in the bow of my Guillemot this afternoon. It’s a sunny day and I noticed a lot of light inside the boat. Attached is a picture looking down into the bow from the fore hatch. Is this something to be concerned about? I knew all along I had some gaps between strips, but this surprised me. I have 4 oz cloth on the outside and 6 oz on the inside 
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Boat pic
Here’s a shot of the kayak.
A bit of light shining…
A bit of light shining through the deck isn't rare; I've seen it in quite a few boats, including mine.
I wouldn't worry about it. Your boat looks very nice.
night paddle Fun
I went on a night paddle once and a gentleman had a strip built kayak that had some gaps between the strips and decided to highlight them by putting a flashlight inside his kayak.
I thought it looked cool!
Funny how what some think of as a grave error someone with a positive attitude can enjoy the same thing.
John VB
Gaps
It seems that every build of mine has a few gaps in spite of taking care to avoid it. The gaps are never in the hull, always in the deck. They have never caused any trouble and I tell myself that the gaps are filled with epoxy so structural integrity is not compromised.
Gaps
My last build had more gaps than any boat I have done. Maybe the fact that I see double and sideways now had something to do with it. Actually I know it did several times I went with good enough just because it was so much harder. The boat is as solid as any I have built. If you pre-coat before you glass I do think the gaps get filled with epoxy pretty well.
Gaps
When I apply the seal coat I add some wood dust and colorant to match the strip color. This thickens the epoxy somewhat so it takes a little longer to spread but it seals the wood and fills all the little gaps in the strips. A light sanding after drying and it is ready for the glass coat. No gaps and the filler is invisible :)
My gaps are the strongest part of my boat
Once that boat gets coated with epoxy, you're 'good to go'. Don't sweat the light show. Hope you didn't pour too much epoxy into the ends - Remember, ya gotta lift that thing! I haven't done an end pour since my first build.