> Hello everyone,

> I have seen several references to a problem with the epoxy oozing out of
> the sheer/deck joint and the builders not able to get at it because of the
> straps and tape and what have you. I remember one post way back where a
> strip builder suggested running a strip of duct tape over the sheer edge
> of the hull, which allowed him to strip the deck and then glass it without
> it sticking to the hull. I wonder, if your hull is already glassed then
> would this idea work-run a strip of duct tape along the outside of the
> hull so that when glue oozes out onto the hull it just oozes onto the duct
> tape which you might then peel off, hopefully taking the epoxy drips with
> it?

> I might mention I have never put a deck onto a kayak, yet! I was just
> wondering if this would work. Anyone ever done this? How did it work?

> Kelly T

Kelly - you're right - a strip of masking tape along the sheer prevents any ooze from sticking to that lovingly prepared hull. I prefer high quality masking tape to duct tape because it doesn't leave a residue to scrub off. That duct tape adhesive is really something. It is impervious to acetone, rubbing alcohol, and vinegar. I ended up using some of that citrus (Goop Off?) stuff to get it off.