"Dane" wrote in message
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Before I answer, let me tell you: I have never done stitch and glue
myself.

Everything I have read about stitch and glue, though, says to remove
the stitches. They pull them out, don't sand them.

But!!! they remove the stitch _before_ the glass is put on:

http://www.pygmyboats.com/Construction.htm


I've never done one either but I've seen both. I've seen some like the page
pygmy page referenced above, and also others where the wires are left in and
ground down with the resin. I guess it would matter on a boat showcasing
woodwork. If a boat is to be painted (or gelcoated), I'd leave them in.

Ed