> OK a builder in an earlier thread commented on not enough postings for
> Pygmy boats. So here is my first one of two.

> I am building two Pygmy boats. The first is an Osprey standard. The second
> is a Coho. I have just complete gluing the desk seams on the Osprey. It
> looks great. I like the angles and upsweep of the glue seams at the bow.
> (Can’t wait to get about 5 coats of varnish on it!)

> For the Coho would like to investigate building it without wire holes in
> the deck. Does anyone have any experience in doing this?

> Note, please do not turn this thread into a faceted verses bent wood
> religious war. Each technique has its esthetic appeal subject to personal
> preference. I choose the Osprey and the Coho because of the deck design
> (as well as other things). I am simply looking for some alternative
> building techniques.

You could try strapping tape (filiment type) but the spaces between the building frames would be difficult to support without the wire. I'am still a fan of tooth picks to fill the evenly spaced holes. Personally I like the looks of the holes on either side of the seams. Let us know if you have success with another method.

Larry C.