I have just finished the bottom on my Night Herron and want to attach the first strip on the deck. I know that I must not glue this to the sheer strip, but am wondering how to begin the deck. So far I have been able to be staple-less, but think that this deck/sheer strip will have to be stapled to the hull sheer.

The other problem is the angle that is formed on this deck at this point. It ranges from vertical at the cockpit to almost horizontial at the ends. Any help in this area would be greatly appreaciated.

Nick, at this point your design looks great.