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Applying the second layer of 9 ounce cloth/epoxy.  After that, 4 layers of tape for the chines, stem and transom joints.

Chines on this side of the boat are completed.  3 layers of 6" 24 ounce biaxial tape and one layer of 3 inch 9 ounce tape to top it off.  the result looks really nice and should be very tough. 

The transom before glassing the joints.  3 layers of 24 ounce biaxial tape and 1 layer of 4 inch cloth tape.

And the stem of the boat before glassing.  This area will get 4 layers of the same biaxial tape and one later of 4 inch cloth. 

After glassing with epoxy, wide masking tape holds the glass down to insure no air gaps.  This is a tight bend.

Same for transom joints.  Chines didn't need help staying put since they were well rounded off prior to glassing.