I never even put any epoxy in my ends because I wanted a light boat, and I got it, 34 lbs. I don't have loops on the ends, but my wife and I are able to carry it just fine without them.

> David

> The best advice I can give you having built the AT, is go easy on the fill
> in the bow and stern. The amount of bulked epoxy called for in these two
> locations is a bit much especially if yu have no intention of ever
> installing a rudder. The one other tip I can give you is to cut your hatch
> covers (if you're electing to have them) before you join the deck and the
> hull together. It will be much easier to get inside and spread the fillet
> and fiberglass over it. Good Luck