> that flat spot won't affect paddling a bit, with clear varnish it won't be
> noticable unless you look for it, in other words looking down the keel
> line for flat spots. don't try cabosil as a fairing compound,it isn't
> clear,and it's a little like sanding a rock.I suppose it's possible to put
> on multiple coats of resin,but most likely that will focus so much
> attention on that one imperfection at this stage of the game, go ahead and
> continue with the fun and see if you want to try and fill it later with
> resin, 1/8 is sounds like too much to fill with resin. I think if there's
> a museum for s&g kayaks then we're in big trouble

Keep the boat in the water. You certainly won't care, and others won't see it. Wait till your second boat, to be " Perfect ". I've been building with wood for years and am still looking for perfection. Gives you a goal to shoot for. Oh yeh, I can't say shoot. :)

Rehd