: I like my internal strongback system, but I can see myself being just as
: happy with an external once I got used to it. Both systems offer
: advantages, each has disadvantages. The finished boats work just as well
: no matter how you build it.

Can't argue with that!!

: If you see an benefit of the other system which you would really like to take
: advantage of, you should probably use it. But if you are unsure, just go
: with the system the designer recommends. The other instructions will
: assume you use that system. Neither system has advantages which are large
: enough to justify switching without good reason.

Agreed. I think going with the designers orginal plans is good advice. That's why I have a Greenley external SB :-) Admittedly, when I get to that guillemot, I'll probably try the internal ....

Bill Price