Removing the stitches

 At this stage I need to remove the stitches from the filleted seams. To do this I use a heat gun and a pliers. 

Clipping the copper just below the twist I apply the heat gun to the wire. This heats up the wire allowing it to become loose within the fillet. I then apply light pressure with the pliers and gently tug. In most cases the copper wire slides out without any problems.

Once the wire is removed I can then proceed with laying 10oz fiberglass tape on both sides of the fillet.

With the outside of the hull and the inside of the hull taped at the seams the hull is more structurally sound.