: Hey John

: Instead of resin filler, or staining the whole boat, why don't you try
: piecing in splinters of wood of the same color and keep the color you
: wanted in the first place. It's been done before and I think you will be
: much happier that way. After staining a dark color, you will lose much of
: your color and grain pattern. Give it a try!!

: Rehd

If you do decide to use the splinter method, don't flood the joint with glue, as it is not neccessary. Just put a very light coat, or a few dots, very small, and tape it down with masking tape. You only need enough glue to hold it in place until you apply the glass. There is no strength required, as it is just a filler. When you get it sanded, and then apply the glass it will be hardly noticable.

Rehd