> I just started building an Actic Tern and a couple of days ago and I was
> curious how the seams would come together on the deck. I was lucky enough
> to see a finished Coho today by a first time boat builder. The deck seams
> were very dark and they didn't make a very crisp edge, the epoxy had to be
> used to fill the gap. I was wondering if I beveled all my edges would they
> come together better and also what could I fill the gaps with to make them
> not so dark, is there something to add to the epoxy to lighten it up? I
> would really appreciate a response, for this is very troubling to me.

I built the Coho and my seams are straight, narrow and the same color as the panels. I used maple wood flour (from Raka) and mixed a little sanding dust from the boat to color the epoxy. The epoxy will darken the sanding dust, but the light colored maple helps balance the color . I have also used cedar dust to mix in along with colidal silica. It is worth taking the time to get the right match.

If you cant find the right mix, let me know and I will send you some of the correct ingredients.

Larry C.