here's some updated shots...the forward section of the cockpit deck has been glassed over.for this is use 1.5oz chop strand matting-the matt isn't needed for strength,just water proofing.after the matting kicks,it's ground down at the seams and the next section is glassed over...there's 3 layers of this matting down on the wood.the seams in the wood,these are ground into a dish shape,the area is glassed over with a good strong biaxle cloth,then it's all covered by the 3 layers of matting...
the outside seams,where the deck meets the side of the hull,the white stuff,it's epoxy mixed with 403 additive,the deck is laminated onto the stringers and the perimiter,as well as being screwed down to these areas.these areas are glassed with a biaxle cloth as well,then covered in the matting.all this assures the deck is a solid piece and it will not,sag,crack or split anywhere...

check it out...





that's dust from grinding out everything,on the outer edge in this picture...







i'll keep this going,i should be ready for paint by the end of the week...this deck is much larger than it appears-remember,this is only the front half...the cockpit is approx 8' wide and it's approx 13' long-wow !!! that's big !! there's 4 4'x8' sheets of marine grade ply on here...there's also 4g west system epoxy on this job used so far-should use 10g by the time it's all done-wow !!