: You fold the fabric over once or twice. Why didn't I think of that?
: :) duuuh! I painted it because I was worried about tearing out
: the weave of the fabric.

The question should be: "Why didn't I mention that in the building guide??" Duhh.

: Sean, just fyi the laminated coaming seems like it would be quicker
: than ply, but I assure u it is not lol this coaming
: has been taking me almost as long as the rest of the boat!

FWIW, a nice strip of Ash or Oak can be thoroughly soaked and then quickly bent into the shape of a coaming, with only the help of a heat gun. Actual steam bending is even better.