The plans for my S&G canoe call for taping the inside seams but not glassing, but awhile back I got a lot of folks recommending I glass the inside. I have plenty of glass left so I'm going to do that. I'm not sure if that means I can/should skip the tape. I have a roll of 6 oz tape and I don't mind using it if it's going to make a significant difference in strength and durability of the canoe. But if it's only going to add weight and the layer of 5 oz glass is quite sufficient for strength, then I won't tape.

What's anyone think/recommend? I'm getting the inside fillets cleaned up and I hope we'll be ready to tape and/or glass this weekend.

In answer to the questions I feel coming, I don't want to build a tank, but I do want the canoe to last for a good long time and be as maintenance free as possible for the recipients. So I don't want to overbuild but I don't want them to have to treat it with kid gloves either. Since I'm a first time builder, I need to stay aware of weight as well. I'm sure the weight is beginning to add up and I don't want it to get out of hand.

Thanks for your thoughts and opinions,

Patsy