Hi Shawn.

Thanks for the advice. How "shortly" is shortly? I was planning on the sealer coat tomorrow night (Wednesday), followed by the fillet Thursday night, then 'glass on Friday -- I'll actually take the day off on Friday to mess with the fiberglass.

Does overnight jive with "shortly"? Or should I move more swiftly?

Just curious. Thanks again for the recommendation.

Rick Brannan
rick@supakoo.com

: Hi Rick,

: If you're going to do a sealer coat, do it first, then follow it shortly with
: your fillet, then glass. Fillets and sealer coats penetrate the woods at
: different rates, and you'll get a discoloration at the edge of the fillet
: if you haven't sealed first.

: Cut an "X", then start laying down your glass. As you get it more
: aligned with the boat, cut more out of the cockpit area so it conforms
: better.

: It's not the easiest way to do it (as you've figured out), but it certainly
: will work, and you'll still end up with a great-looking boat.

: Shawn