: Thanks for the response. Sounds like I'll go that route and save
: some sewing. (especially since I'm building a touring kayak, and
: not a traditional greenland...)

: I guess the theory is to sew the bow and stern in the traditional
: way, and then staple the gunwhales, or do you just saple the bow
: nd stern also somehow? It just seems like it will be difficult
: to keep them clean if they're stapled.

: John r

One of the advantages of sewing is the ability to stretch NYLON skin tight during the sewing process. As Mr. Gentry will tell you, POLYESTER is more forgiving this way, as it can be heat shrunk after its sewed or stapled on. I would only staple if I was using polyester skin.