Hi Bob!

Excellent choice with the Skerry!

I don't know the best course of action, but I do know that area will be pretty strong in the end. It will have a layer of fibreglass tape running down from the stern stem, fibreglassed exterior AND interior, and a big ol' skeg epoxied and screwed directly over the area you mentioned.

If it were me (I'm no expert here) I'd edge glue a 2" square of wood where the point will be and continue as normal.

If you like, you can check out my online album. I'm currently building a Skerry from plans also. 

Jean.

http://picasaweb.google.com/pbjsndwch/BuildingTheSkerry#

Thanks Jean. I'm painting most of the shell so this is a good fix. Great pictures, I really appreciate access to pictures while in process, as helps to see how my efforts compare- like checking out a nieghbor's work on a final exam (remembering back that far).  Bob

Hi Bob,

If you need additional pictures or some insight into a particular step, feel free to ask. If there's anything people love to talk about, it's their boat!

Up until now, there hasn't been one single un-fun moment building the Skerry. Every step has been exciting and rewarding. 

Enjoy!

Jean.