: If it makes you feel any better, we all %@$& up
: sometimes... usually where it hurts even more than what you described
: (finances, felonies, STDs)... you should just be thankful the Hulk didn't
: kill someone or steal your credit card...

OK,OK I get the message. It is only a kayak after all. Trouble is, I've defined myself by this project for the last few (several) months; probably my first mistake.

I was so determined to get that deck off . . .

Last night I took a good look . . . most of the cracks will be near invisible. I have a couple that created ridges - I'll have to sand the whole deck. So I've lost some time. Vacation's coming, and I'll catch up; maybe have the thing in the water this season.

Thanks for all the input and support.

R (who sometimes needs the mallet method to the head! (thanks Chip)