I use 36 and 50 grit sand paper on the inside to get rid of most of the steps and then use some epoxy/woodflour/micro-spheres putty to fill any low points. I try for a good cosmetic finish were visable, but elsewhere I just want an even surface for the glass. The surface left by course sandpaper is not bad because it promotes a good bond with the epoxy.

>

> Is the INSIDE of the boat that important?

> I guess there's an esoteric thread in some folks that demands
> sticking your head through the hatch of other people's boats and inspecting
> the workmanship of the non-functional side of the hull, but hey...
> if the outside looks good, and it performs, who gives a d@$%#m? Have
> you ever seen the inside of a Formula One race car? - it ain't a Lexus!
>

> JMHO, Am I alone here? I guess I'd rather paddle than worry about
> the invisible (to the uninvited). I'd rather be buuilding the next
> boat.

> Brian M.

> Brian