Tom Jordins' spline joint which completely does away with tape on either side. It is very clean yet strong. He does not have a website, but this gives me an idea. Since this subject seems to come up regularly, let me see if I can get ahold of pictures of his process and put them on my website. Stay tuned.

Ted

: 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.