I'm new to SOF boats too. Just got my FreeB plans. Probably won't start until after the first of the year do to other projects. My first question is attaching the fabric. I'm an aircraft mechanic and have recovered several fabric airplanes. Why does everyone stitch and staple the fabric on. Tradition? It seems using SuperSeam cement or PolyTac could have all the fabric on in an hour. Seems counter productive to punch hundreds of holes in wood thats going to get wet. Can someone enlighten me? Thanks.