Never mind; after one or two substantial set-backs - like the sheer planks coming un-epoxied. I'd better go back to the beginning.
I'm really not sure what the intersection should be between the curve of the hull and the sheer planks. I've seen this sort of dipping-down on other examples; I tried to reduce it some by "rounding" the angle E-G-F. On reflection, I think that another time I'll make a width jig to bring the top edges to the required separation, clamp the sheer strakes outside the bottom piece and keep the floor curve smooth. If you see what I mean?
Anyway. I also decided to use epoxy only (no tape) to fasten the seams. It's worked for me before, but the tension in those same sheer-strakes popped the joint. Hmmmm. The stem joints have worked fine; but I might give in and tape all the joints anyway. I just like smooth joints.
Anyway - now it's all together, I need to add the weave-filling resin to the tape which I HAVE used at the vertical sheer joints. And to decide whether to tape all those seams - at least on the inside....
Next step after that is to trial-fit the gunwales so that I can establish the sheer-line. Have managed to find a few more clamps - but I shall need to make some more - as in the plans. But here's a trial fit.
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