I cut out the two hatches for my guillemot and they look good. Used a new DeWalt jig saw and it worked great. Any excuse for a new tool ;)

If I follow the instructions in Nick's book and tape the cover to the deck, flip it over and build a FG lip, I don't understand how there will be room for a gasket. Am I missing something?

I can't find any of the release agents Nick talks about. Will plastic wrap work OK? If so, I was thinkng of wrapping it around the lid. How do I keep the resin from sealing up the gap between the lid and the deck?

The rear hatch I cut seems very close to the coaming, about 8" back. Are there structural considerations? Should I put extra layers of FG in the area between the coaming and the hatch?

Dwight