Hi all, just started my build a week or so ago. First, many thanks go to you all for writing blogs and forum posts about your experiences. I've really enjoyed reading about your progress and these tips make it possible for myself (with very little experience) to build a boat. So thanks!
I have two current issues I thought I would throw out there. First: my scarf joints (working not from a kit) are not perfect, they have some low areas where I need to fill to get a good bond. Is it OK to add wood filler to the epoxy when gluing a scarf joint, in addition to cabosil? Maybe 50-50 mix. Or I could fill the divots first with wood flour epoxy. I just worried that cabosil filler alone wouldn't have enough bulk to it.
Second question: when shaping the keel nose block I accidentally removed too much material from the 'top' (the pointy end). So now it is .5 inches shorter, meaning it has a broader, flatter curve than in the plans. Still shaped like a curve though. Should I remake it or does it matter not that much?