Thanks Mick!

: (presumably its about 3/4in by 3/4in and concave 1/4round shape)

Actually, it's 3/4" by about 1/4"- Looks just like a cedar strip but has a rounded top and flat on the bottom.

: as a straight unabashed light ash material coverd w/ clear epoxy, i think
: it'll look a little cheesy. but that's assuming that epoxy would stick to...

We did a little test spot of epoxy yesterday- no color change, but the adhesion was good- I think I'm going to stain it to match the epoxied boat, and if I don't like the looks of that, go with the carbon. I hadn't really thought of the color, so thanks!! It looks like we'll build up 3 layers glued to the vertical strips.

: -mick

This is the second of our two boats this winter- I'll post some photos when we finish up.

Charlotte