Jeff- After shrinking will those hole open up some in your experience? I think mine were pretty good until a shrunk the skin. That's when I believe the holes opened up a bit. Again; I'm talking about gaping holes, but ones just large enough that the paint wouldn't tent them.

: Sounds like you just pulled it to tight around the boat or you
: didn't have the both sides of the fabric touching when you
: pushed the needle through. If you don't pull the fabric together
: and forward the two pieces of fabric don't line up just right.
: When you pull it tight you have stitch holes that are not inline
: with each other, that causes the pull hole.

: Here is a seam I just did this morning. This is what you aiming
: for. I am not bragging, I was being extra careful to make sure I
: followed my own advice and it turned out really well. only 3 or
: 4 small holes. Now just to get my stitch size more consistent.