> In the Pygmy directions it says to overlap the deck fiberglass 2"
> next to the cockpit and towards the bow, I have seen this done on someone
> else's boat and it turned out badly, the seam was raised and discolored.
> What I want to do is not overlap but instead cut a z formation in the
> fiberglass so the two pieces overlap beside each other, but not on top.
> This seems to me like it could work, any engineers out there that can
> help? Any other suggestions? Thanks.

Bob, there are craftsmen and there are hackers. If you know how to cut fiberglass cloth properly and featheredge the cut, your overlap will not show at all. The overlap on the Pygmy is at a very small area either side of the cockpit. The overlap of the deck is structural and is also an easy hide if done properly.

Larry c.