> You can probably omit it safely. I put it in and would do it again,
> however, I used 6 oz. and next time, I would probably only use 2 or 4 oz.
> Also, I completely filled the weave inside the cockpit. There was no
> reason for this--(I now know)--just wet out the glass and leave it like
> that

> Shawn

Shawn, I think you did the right thing filling the weave in the cockpit area. I did and I'am glad I did. The unfilled weave is abrasive and will hold mud and dirt which will eventually wear into the thin wet out coat exposing the glass. A couple thin coats will fill the weave and add very little weight.

Larry C.