> I have been following the bulletin board for awhile and have found the
> advice very interesting. Now I need some words of wisdom and advice.

> I am building an Osprey Double and am at the stage of stitching on the
> hull panels. I have stitched on 3 of the hull panels and although the bow
> seams and the fronts of the panels line up, the stern seams and and the
> very ends are off slightltly, maybe 1/16th of an inch.Mainly on the right
> side. Is this something I should be concerned about? Should I sand the
> ends so everything is smooth after I glue?

> I am a first time builder and not sure how picky I should be. Any advice
> is welcomed. Thanks!

I had the same sort of problems with my Arctic Tern. This will disappear in the stern filet. 1/16th" is well within the tolerances as long as the boat is straight. You could sand it even if you want, but I din't see a need for it, aside from asthetics.

Mike