I used wider strips on another design and experienced the problem you are concerned with. My solution was to plane a few strips down to a narrower width where a tighter radius was needed. You will then have a few strips with flat edges glued together, but that should not affect stregth or appearance if well done. Some builders build entire boats out of flat edged strips - it takes longer to plane the rolling bevel needed on the curves, but you may be able to mill your own strips this way and save even more money.

> hello , I have been modifying the plans in nicks book to accept my size
> 13's

> Up here in canada the best price i can find for strips is from classic
> boat kits

> $770 with our ridiculous taxes and shipping!!, I am an apprentice and
> money is scarce.

> noahs in toronto has strips ,but they are 7/8" (3/4")coverage, I
> wonder if they will follow the twist in the expedition singles hull? if so
> i can escape the shiping costs.

> does the night heron have a higher deck than the exp. single?

> I plan to start building in 2 weeks , i have 17 days to build day and
> night

> how far in the building process do think i will get ? to glassing , I
> hope.

> i have a ches. yare under my belt.

> are there any strip builders in the toronto area that would like to get
> together and have a paddle together on good ol' lake ontario?

> suggestions and comments appreciated

> craig