If you've got light at the end of the tunnel maybe your end pour needs to be lloked at:) I think you've learned an important lesson and should be congratulated for sharing it. The artistry of some of the work displayed here can intimidate those contemplating a first project. Perhaps I should do a web page of my screw ups and early projects to reduce that fear of failure. I have lots of material. Like my first attempt at S&G when I put the garboards on upside down. This made for a 13' kayak with about a foot of sny in the sheer line. And that made for a nice pile of cut wire ties.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Geo. C.