I did mine deck-up, but I attached a temporary first strip along the sheer line. With all the forms held in place on both sides, the boat/boxbeam became remarkably rigid.

Shawn

> What you suggest is just what I did on my Guillemot. My boxbeam was a bit
> flexible and I knew that if I aligned the forms rightside up and then
> flipped the skeleton, I'd have to do some more alignment once inverted. So
> I aligned the forms inverted from the beginning. Clamp some strips
> vertically near the ends of the stems to act as "sights". You
> can then make sure they're plumb and line-up with the centerline.

> Have fun. Don't forget to refamiliarize yourself with your family when the
> boat's complete.

> Ross