"Jim Conlin" wrote...
Another consideration is how the boat will be finished. If it's to be
bright
(varnished), then a carefully done scarph is the best choice. If painted,
a
taped butt, as at http://www.instantboats.com/images/buttjoint700.gif ,
is
OK. I'd suggest cutting the cloth on the bias, so that all of its
threads
cross the joint.

I taped butt can look good, too. Pygmy uses them on their kayak kits.
Maybe not as elegant as a scarph, but still in character for the boat.