The thing is if you leave the stiches in you won't be able to apply nice
tiny little fillet on the inside of the seams under the fiberglass tape
since you will need to cover the stiches with it. That means spending more $
of epoxy and much more weight. And looks bad if you finish it clear.


"Ed Edelenbos" wrote in message
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"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