I have viewed many edge glued strip built canoes over my head in the day light !
Most had a lot of daylight shining through the gaps between the strips. These canoes served their owners well.
Were they any weaker than those with tight joints ? I don't believe so !
I do however take great pains in sealing staple holes, and any small gaps before glassing ! ( I bead and cove all my strips)
If you don't, apply a seal coat, and while it cures, ( for the next 3 or 4 hrs) attend the hull, and watch for any resin that weeps through holes or gaps, and reseal these.
Moral of my story ? Seal your hull well, and you can skip the seal coat !
Jim