: Most of my problems were self created when I picked my wood. My pine or fir
: or what ever tears and sands like knots, really tuff compared to the
: surrounding cedar.

Sounds like Fir to me. It would definitely be tougher so work than Pine or Cedar. Yeh, that's basically a learn as you go situation. About the best you can do is cut it down and don't spend too much time sanding. It doesn't have to be perfect for the epoxy and glass.

: I have finally come in from the woods long enough to start getting some
: pictures up, it will make it easier to explain. I left my CD with latest
: pics at home so will get more up todate tonight.

: http://www.geocities.com/cjhjdh/cocpit2.jpg

Looks pretty darn good from here. Nice design from what shows in this view. I don't think anyone will notice a thousandth difference in a few pieces of wood. When that thing is all shined up, they won't even see it. Congrats on a fine looking boat. Good Luck!!

Rehd