: This is my second Pygmy. On my first one I had a terrible time wetting out
: the tape on the butt joints. On this one instead of tape I put down three
: inch wide pieces of six oz. glass leftover from the first boat. Much
: better. So far I have only done the seams that will be on the inside. My
: question is this: do you think I can get away with just doing the insides
: and stich it together like that? Would the normal exterior glassing
: without the tape on the outsides of the seams be adequate?

I think a popular option has been to tape the outside, but sand off the tape after stitching--shortly before outside glass.

Ted Henry recommends precoating the entire exterior of the panels so you don't get uneven coloration in the final boat where you stop and start your wetout on the tape.

Shawn
Shawn