Hi-

I just used this method after researching the process in the archives.
A post by Brian B. and others gave complete directions.
I definitely was happy doing it this way. I got the tape wet out all the way to the ends of the Guillemot, even with the nice curve the bow takes. It was easy and went real fast.
My opinion, this is a great way.

Jack

: If you still have your deck and hull separated, there is another option: *Go
: around the hull and tack the tape in place with dots of hot-melt glue
: every 6" or so. Position the tape so that 1/2 of it is sticking up
: above the shear and 1/2 is on the hull.

: *Lay the deck on. Use strapping tape on the outside to temporarily secure the
: deck to the hull. Make sure that the tape isn't caught/pinched in the
: joint.

: *Park the kayak up on its side with the bow down on the ground and the stern
: up on one sawhorse.

: *Pour a little epoxy as far down as you can reach, and brush it down to the
: bottom with a disposable bristle brush on a stick. (Cut the handle off the
: brush and tape it to a bracket at about 45 degrees at the end of the
: stick.)

: *Repeat for the stern.

: *Wait until the first side has set and repeat on other side.

: Dean