: I am still working on my Great Auk 14. I am having trouble making
: the inside stems of the hull smooth enough for fiberglassing.
: Can't get any tool in there to really smooth them. Since I am
: going to do an end pour (probably before I join the hull and
: deck), can't I just do the end pour and forget about
: fiberglassing these two hard to reach areas? I plan on using
: epoxy thickened with West 403 micro fibers to cut down on the
: weight.

: Charles Robinson

Hi Charles,
You don't have to get the cloth to lay over the inside stem. I imagine you are speaking of that area on the bottom of the hull.
Just cut slits in the cloth to conform to the shape, epoxy and afterwards trim.
I would try to put the cloth up into the bow as far as you can.
Believe me, you need every bit of strength you can get if you stand it on its nose in strong surf or it comes off the roof rack at speed.
JohnK