: Don,

: Sounds great except that you are doing it before me. I think you are on the
: right track. You may want to put some guide strips in parallel to the
: forms as you are stripping. This should keep them all together over the
: 29" between forms.

I might need to do that, but I think with a good strong edge at the chine I will probably be OK. Also, there's no reason not to use 1-1/2" strips that I can see, as long as they'll twist at the bow and stern. I'll put a string up and see just how much rocker there is before I go on. Thanks!