> Just had another idea, Roger. And I really hope this doesn't become a
> catalyst in another food fight --- but, for conversation's sake, do stitch
> and glue boats generate stress cracks over time which can result in small
> leaks? (Even my incredibly over-built Valley Canoe Products (VCP)
> "Pintail" does have some small cracks where water intrudes
> during a day's paddle.)

> Or are stress crack leaks not really a problem?

In Fo'c's'le sections of a past WoodenBoat Magazine ( I'll have to dig for the issue # ) is was mentioned that some of the first S&G boats now suffer cracks and delamination of the taped seams, not from use, but for the road vibrations setup by car topping!

The same article also mentioned the S&G has now become the most prominent form of wooden boat contruction.