: I'm about to finish the underside of the deck for my CLC Shearwater 16 Hybrid
: build. Apparently, the fiberglassing will include where the deck makes
: contact with the sheer clamp -- correct?

: And, there appears to be no fillet or taping inside, where the deck meets the
: sheer clamp (though there is fillet and tape where the deck meets the
: bulkheads). There is no need for fillet/tape at sheer, even inside the
: cockpit?

Turn the situation around and you'll understand why this happens. The fillets are fiberglass versions of wood "clamps", which are also called chines.

When you connect two pieces of wood on hull or deck you use either a fillet of reinforced plastic (epoxy resin mixed with chopped glass fibers or some other filler) OR you use a piece of wood (the chine). The wood can be fastened to the chine with glue or mechanical fasteners such as nails or screws. Your fillet is really a fiberglass chine which is glued to the two pieces of wood which it connects. Wha is neat about using fillets is that they are cast in place--just thick plastic goo which you form with a fingertip or round-edged squeegee. The goo molds itself to fit every curve and twist perfectly. There is no planing and fitting, as you might do when using a wood chine in the joint.

: Finally, an annoyance to solve: most of my hot glue came off with blows to
: the temporary bulkheads. But, some plastic scraper action was was needed,
: which still left some residue. How can I get that ALL off without damaging
: the epoxy?

A light sanding won't hurt the epoxy. Once the glue is gone you are going to put on at least one coat of varnish, and that will restore the shine to any areas where your sanding has dulled the finish a bit.

Hope this helps

PGJ