> I am trying to build a G-Coastal and am having a difficult time trying to
> get the strips to lie on the forms in the hollows at the bow and stern. I
> am using redwood and have thinned it to 3/16's inch thick, 5/8ths wide and
> tryied soaking the wood to make it more plyable. I can't get it to lay
> flat. Any suggestions?

One way would be to cut an external the same shape but the reverse of the corresponding internal form, less the thickness of the strip. Lay up the strip, tape on the external form, and cinch it up with a strap clamp.