Thanks for the ideas, I didnt think of going outside the dimensions of the 2" holes I already cut for the 1.5" PVC, also using wooden dowels or closet rods as a cross hull core opens up possibilities.

It is pretty ugly, they are large holes pretty close to the ends of the boat and the PVC glares at you from many yards away.

: Interesting little artistic problem.

: I would find a piece of closet pole etc. and fill the openings (epoxy them
: in) . then I would get some contrasting veneer - something dark or light
: with a flamed grain look and veneer with epoxy the bow and stern ends
: covering the openings. This would be a "V" shape and might end
: with a "S" curve. Draw a pattern up tht looks nice to you. Then
: re- drill small openings through the closet pole stock. (drill in from
: each side meeting in the center to get the entrees correct. Start with a
: 1/8" drill.

: You're probably staring at it too much. It might be fine. Maybe just a wood
: plug with a smaller hole??