: Paul and Bill, I appreciate the clarifications on the sheer/deck joint.

: Regarding the hot glue residue, well, I didn't want to sand it because I'm
: tempted to NOT varnish the interior space, as I had similarly done with
: previous boat. It's not like it gets a lot of sunlight, either in use, or
: in storage or transport. Maybe varnish would help with abrasion resistance
: on the floor?

: I wonder if this is a case where others have had a similar preference, or if
: I'm just plain wrong...

Sanding the inside is still a good idea, regardless of the finish. It levels the strips so the fiberglass fabric can lay flat, much sronger if it's not bent over bumps and hollows. Also tends to trap air under the fabric when the surface isn't fair, which you really don't wanna do.

Bill H.