> Glass first. I like to cut out a rough opening for the cockpit at least an
> inch inside the lines and glass to that. I'm usually using shorter strips
> that end in the cockpit opening anyhow so there's always a bit of a rough
> cockpit opening.

> You don't want to glass a deck right up to a coaming. I'm sure it could be
> done but it would create a lot of gussets and a lot of problems with air
> pockets etc.

Thanks for the response (you too Nick). Glassing first does seam like it should be easier so I'll give it a try. Stripping the deck is taking a little longer than I thought it would, but I'm in no hurry. I'm interested to see what happens with Steve A's problem with his coaming.